Ropes & Gray LLP

Ropes & Gray LLP fields a tax team that advises a diverse and well-reputed client base – including private equity funds, portfolio companies, public and private multi-nationals, universities, and medical institutions. Their tax strengths span fund formation, JVs, spin-offs, capital markets offerings, and continuation vehicles. The team is most noted for its presence in the life sciences sector and its market-leading work with tax-exempt organizations. Based in Chicago, practice head Elaine Murphy advises on cross-border tax acquisition matters, international tax structuring, and compliance. David Saltzman is well known for his cross-border tax acumen, such as in his work advising Nippon Steel on its partnership and investment in US Steel Corporation.Amanda Holt and Scott Pinarchick assist in chapter 11 bankruptcy and tax restructurings. Kendi Ozmon heads the firm’s tax-exempt organizations practice and frequently works with leading universities and medical institutions. In New York, Christopher Roman  works with leading asset management firms and Pamela Glazier frequently represents private equity funds. Eric Behl-Remijan departed the firm in February 2025. Team members based in Boston unless otherwise stated.