Ropes & Gray Names New Counsel

Global law firm Ropes & Gray is pleased to share the attorneys who have been named counsel of the firm, effective November 1. 

The firm’s newest counsel guide clients in industries that shape the global economy, including private capital, asset management, healthcare, life sciences, business restructuring, technology and infrastructure.

“This group of attorneys is exceptionally well suited to solve complex problems for our clients in the most regulated and complex industries. They are excellent advisers who know our clients’ businesses and work hard to secure the best outcome in every client interaction,” said Julie Jones, chair.

“We are proud to announce our new counsel class. This talented group is deeply committed to extraordinary client service and our firm’s collaborative culture,” added David Djaha, managing partner.

Meet Ropes & Gray’s newest counsel:

Jeffrey Battle (San Francisco) counsels public and private companies on all aspects of the design, compliance and administration of their executive compensation and employee benefit arrangements.

Jacob Bennett (London) guides clients through a wide variety of finance transactions. He has extensive experience in leveraged and acquisition finance, advising private equity sponsors, banks and direct lenders.

Lauren Biggs (New York) advises clients across the healthcare industry on complex regulatory, enforcement and transactional matters. Her practice spans enforcement advocacy and defense, Medicare Advantage advice, health technology, and strategic transactions.

Elise Corey (New York) advises public and private companies and investment banks on capital markets transactions, including IPOs and other equity transactions, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, liability management transactions, compliance, and corporate governance. 

Ryan Duerring (New York) advises mortgage REITs, private funds and institutional investors on complex commercial real estate equity and debt transactions, including joint ventures, preferred equity investments, repurchase facilities and note-on-note financings.

Lindsey Jones (Washington, D.C.) advises on over-the-counter derivatives transactions and related regulatory analysis for asset managers and their funds, and on hedging specific to portfolio companies. She also advises on public-market derivatives transactions.

Kirsten Linder (San Francisco) counsels investment advisers and private fund sponsors on regulatory matters through all stages of the adviser life cycle. Her advice spans investment adviser registration, ongoing compliance counseling and SEC examinations. 

Rebecca Liu (Chicago) guides private equity sponsors, portfolio companies and public companies on all aspects of executive compensation and employee benefits matters in transactions. She also advises clients on equity, severance and other incentive compensation arrangements.

Ariella Mutchler (Boston) provides tax guidance on high-yield debt issuances, syndicated credit facilities, NAV facilities and other financing transactions. She also advises investors on the tax aspects of private fund investments, co-investments and joint ventures. 

Samuel Perrone (Boston) counsels a broad array of healthcare clients on regulatory, enforcement and transactional matters, with a particular focus on False Claims Act defense, fraud-and-abuse counseling, internal investigations, and complex transaction structuring.

Rupert Phillips (London) advises on complex antitrust investigations and steers clients through international merger control and foreign investment processes. He works across industries with experience in advising technology, life sciences, semiconductor and private equity clients.

Tyler Silvey (New York) advises public and private companies on complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and related matters. Tyler also advises investment banks in their capacity as financial adviser in M&A transactions.

Ciara Stratford (London) acts for private equity sponsors on a broad range of transactions, including buyouts, disposals and co-investments. She is currently on a secondment with Intermediate Capital Group.

Matthieu Wharmby (New York) guides global companies and private equity sponsors on structured finance transactions and other alternative financing arrangements. His practice includes esoteric ABS transactions such as whole-business, digital infrastructure and royalty securitizations.

Casey White (Washington, D.C.) leads private fund sponsors on formation and fundraising across a variety of fund types and strategies. Her experience ranges from large flagship funds to unique evergreen and hybrid structures.

Benjamin Wonnacott (London) advises on UK and cross-border tax aspects of a broad range of transactions spanning private equity, real estate, financings and fund formation. He brings valuable prior experience from a U.S. investment bank.

David Young (Washington, D.C.) represents clients in a variety of antitrust transaction and litigation matters. He advises clients on federal and state merger reviews, government conduct investigations, private antitrust litigation, and antitrust compliance.