Ropes & Gray LLP‘s ’highly capable’ team is trusted by global private equity clients and regional investors to lead deals across Greater China and APAC, including acquisitions, co-investments and restructurings. Practice head Oliver Nip, praised for his inputs and market knowledge, is experienced across cross-border buyouts, minority investments and joint ventures. Richard Perks arrived from Freshfields in May 2025, bringing considerable experience in public and private acquisitions, joint ventures and financing. Boxin Wang is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Oliver Nip balances legal risks and commercial sense.’
‘Highly capable, thoughtful.’
‘Oliver Nip has been outstanding in terms of providing legal advice.’
‘The team is intelligent and responsive, providing thoughtful and commercial solutions even in challenging situations. I trust their market knowledge and sound advice.’
‘Oliver Nip is intelligent, commercial in thinking, and solution-oriented. He displays strong familiarity with the market and its workings, and applies his experience and wisdom to give clients comprehensive and thoughtful advice and recommendations.'
'Lan Jiangzhou works thoughtfully and efficiently to consistently deliver good work.’
Key clients
- Ares
- Baillie Gifford
- Bain Capital
- EQT Private Capital Asia
- China Resources Capital Management
- HarbourVest Partners
- ICBC International
- Inspiration Advisors HK Limited
- Manulife Investment Management
- MBK Partners
- Nexus Point Advisors HK Limited
- Partners Group
- Siguler Guff
- TPG Inc.
Practice head
Oliver Nip
Other key lawyers
Richard Perks; Lan Jiangzhou