Ropes & Gray LLP

Led by Melissa Bender and Marc Biamonte, Ropes & Gray LLP advises sponsors and managers on complex fund launches, follow-on raises and bespoke liquidity solutions, with particular strength in sophisticated structuring that requires close coordination across fundraising, tax, finance and regulatory teams. The firm also pairs sponsor-side execution with a strong investor-side practice, alongside regulatory capabilities covering SEC compliance, marketing and distribution matters, and cross-border considerations. Boston’s Arthur Andersen is active across a variety of funds including buyout, growth equity, venture capital, and infrastructure, while Lindsey Goldstein has carved a niche helping sponsors fundraise and invest in sports-related assets. Laura Hirst is often active on complex fund structures, and Bryan Hunkele has experience advising on co-investment opportunities and continuation and secondary transactions. Laurel Fitzpatrick leads the firm’s hedge fund and credit fund offering, and Justin Kliger comes recommended for his formation and governance expertise. Bender splits her time between San Francisco and Silicon Valley; Biamonte, FitzPatrick, Goldstein and Hunkele are based in New York; and Andersen, Hirst and Klinger sit in Boston.