Ropes & Gray LLP

Well-regarded for its capabilities in leveraged finance transactions, Ropes & Gray LLP is a key port of call for domestic and international private equity entities. The firm is also noted for its experience in a breadth of fund financing transactions, distressed investments, and liability management transactions. Operating out of Boston, Michael Lee is a strong choice for private equity sponsors on high-yield bond issuances, bridge facilities, syndicated credit facilities, and ABL facilities. Located in New York, Leonard Klingbaum is knowledgeable of an array of capital solutions, insolvencies, as well as direct lending, high-yield, and mezzanine transactions. Also based in New York, Stefanie Birkmann is often engaged in leveraged acquisition finance and recapitalizations, she is also skilled at debt restructuring and asset-based loans. Boston-based Byung Choi's broad caseload encompasses high-yield bond offerings, junior capital facilities, and syndicated credit facilities.