Ropes & Gray LLP

Often representing credit funds and alternative capital providers on distressed investments and liability management transactions, Ropes & Gray LLP is jointly led by New York-based Stefanie Birkmann and Leonard Klingbaum. Birkmann is vastly experienced in syndicated financing, senior and subordinated credit facilities, as well as asset-based loans, her recent caseload encompasses acquisition financing, first-lien term loan facilities, and unitranche financing. Klingbaum is noted for his capabilities in insolvency matters, distressed investments, and mezzanine transactions, while Sam Badawi is highly proficient in public and private debt and equity investments, financial restructuring matters, and initial public offerings. Operating out of Boston, Milap Patel handles debt restructuring, leveraged finance transactions, and syndicated credit facilities. Working out of Los Angeles, Jennifer Harris is versed in secured lending and distressed financing.