From the first fund raise to the final exit, Ropes & Gray delivers integrated, end-to-end counsel across every stage of the private equity investment lifecycle.

Capital raises & fund formation. With a 50-year track record, $182B+ raised since 2022, and 500+ funds organized in five years, we advise on fund formation, co-investments, LP advisory, and retail fund solutions.

Investments & acquisitions. We execute control transactions of every size and complexity—leveraged buyouts, growth equity, M&A, take-privates, acquisition & sponsor finance, and cross-border transactions—backed by 100+ finance lawyers and teams across 16 global offices.

Portfolio growth & value creation. We stay with our clients long after closing—supporting add-on acquisitions, buy-and-build strategies, recapitalizations, portfolio company operations, and restructuring & special situations to drive value from entry to exit.

Liquidity & exit solutions. When it's time to realize value, we advise on sell-side M&A, capital markets deals & IPOs, continuation funds & secondaries, and GP-led liquidity solutions—helping sponsors deliver returns on their terms and timeline.

“They’re always two steps ahead of where we need to be. They help us plan how transactions are going to go. They seem to have the right experts at the ready. ...They have the best market information about the industry of any firm we work with.”

Private Equity Client, Chambers USA

We understand the industries where our clients invest, with dedicated sector teams that bring regulatory knowledge, deal flow insights, and commercial judgment built on hundreds of transactions.

• Healthcare & Life Sciences: 300+ lawyers, 50+ years of experience, and Band 1 Chambers rankings across pharma, biotech, medical devices, digital health, and healthcare services.
• Technology: Software, fintech, AI, digital infrastructure, semiconductors, and media—from early-stage growth investments through large-scale buyouts.
• Infrastructure, Energy & Renewables: Data centers, fiber, transportation, wind, solar, battery storage, and energy transition—advising sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, and developers at every stage.
• Financial Services, Insurance & Professional Services: 200+ deals and $100B+ in deal value across insurance, wealth management, staffing, consulting, and business services in five years.
• Manufacturing & Industrial Services: Platform acquisitions, buy-and-build strategies, and complex carve-outs for sponsors investing in manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services.
• Consumer & Retail Brands: Luxury goods, food & beverage, apparel, restaurants, e-commerce, and leisure — global teams covering acquisitions, financings, and brand protection.
• Sports, Media & Entertainment:  A 25-year track record and dominant market position in PE investments across professional sports, live entertainment, media rights, and digital content.
• Education: $20B+ in aggregate education-sector deal value spanning K-12, higher education, edtech, and professional training platforms.
• Real Estate: Direct investments, joint ventures, co-investments, and programmatic ventures across real property, real estate loans, and natural resources.