Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray LLP is known for handling a wide variety of issues involving take-private acquisitions, M&A, and consortium leveraged buyouts. The group services a number of notable clients, including Bain Capital, Baring Private Equity Asia, and MBK Partners. Practice head Oliver Nip advises both international and regional asset managers and private equity sponsors on an array of matters, including minority investments and joint ventures.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'The Ropes team is capable of helping on the private equity investments and is able to provide helpful solution and advice.'
- 'Oliver Nip is very commercial driven and has solid experience. He understands the client's demands properly and is able to provide prompt and effective legal support to make things happen.'
Key clients
- Ares SSG Capital Management
- Baillie Gifford
- Bain Capital
- Baring Private Equity Asia
- China Resources Capital Management
- ICBC International
- Inspiration Advisors HK Limited
- Manulife Investment Management
- MBK Partners
- Nexus Point Advisors HK Limited
- Siguler Guff
- TPG Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Nexus Point Advisors HK Limited in Nexus Point-led consortium’s leveraged buyout of Honour Lane Shipping.
- Advised funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia on its acquisition of Hong Kong headquartered Tricor Group.
- Represented BPEA in the approximately US$1 bn take-private acquisition of Ginko International by BPEA-backed Glamor Vision.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Nip