Ropes & Gray's representation of the co-founders and CEO of Guess? in the $1.4 billion take-private of Guess?, Inc. by Authentic Brands Group LLC has been recognized as Deal of the Year ($1 Billion+) at the 2026 Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Awards.
The all-cash transaction, which valued Guess? at approximately $1.4 billion, represented the largest apparel licensing deal in history and the second-largest apparel transaction in 2025.
The Ropes & Gray team was led by IP transactions partner Erica Han and M&A partners Tara Fisher and Christopher Comeau.
The Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Awards, presented in partnership with ACG Los Angeles, honor the transactions and professionals shaping Southern California's dealmaking landscape. The program celebrates the Deals of the Year, recognizing standout mergers and acquisitions that demonstrated strategic vision and market impact, as well as the Dealmakers of the Year across the advisory community. This recognition underscores the strength and depth of Ropes & Gray's M&A practice and its commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients across complex, high-profile transactions.
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