With world-leading practices in both private equity funds and private equity transactions, Ropes & Gray is able to provide clients with unsurpassed services in all aspects of the PE industry.
Ropes & Gray’s private equity lawyers routinely advise leading large- and middle-market clients in multiple industries on every aspect of their largest and most complex global transactions. Clients retain us again and again for our deep understanding of their needs, issues and goals. They rely on us to help them make the right deals on the right terms, thoughtfully assess risk and make appropriate trade-offs, and respond quickly to meet business demands.
United States
- Chambers USA – Top ranked law firm nationwide for “Private Equity” and multiple attorneys are also ranked individually nationwide and in Massachusetts, California, Illinois and New York (2009–2025)
- Law360 “Private Equity Practice Group of the Year” – Recognized nine times since 2011, including in 2024
- Private Equity Wire “Law Firm of the Year: Overall” – This prestigious award honors U.S. firms for consistent excellence in private equity transactions and outstanding client service (2024)
- Best Lawyers “Law Firm of the Year for Leveraged Buyouts & Private Equity” – Recognized six times since 2015
- Legal 500 U.S. – Ranked highly in the United States for “Private Equity Buyouts” (2011–2025)
- IFLR1000 – Ranked as a leading law firm for “Private Equity” in the United States (2011–2025)
Asia
- India Business Law Journal “Top Foreign Firms” – Recognized as one of the world’s top foreign law firms for India-related matters (2024–2025)
- Asia Business Law Journal “Japan Law Firm Awards” – Recognized for Private Equity & Venture Capital (2024)
- China Business Law Journal “China Business Law Awards” – Recognized for Private Equity & Venture Capital (2024)
United Kingdom
- Chambers UK – Ranked for “Private Equity: Buyouts” (2016–2025)
- Legal 500 UK – Ranked as a leading practice for “Private Equity Transactions” (2011–2025)
- IFLR1000 – Ranked as a leading law firm for “Private Equity” in the UK (2012–2024)
- Financial Times – Named “Most Innovative Law Firm in Private Capital” at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe (2024)
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - October 2025
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - September 2025
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - July 2025
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - June 2025
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - April 2025
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - March 2025
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - January 2025
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - November 2024
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - October 2024
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - September 2024
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - August 2024
- U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - July 2024
- Private Wealth for Private Equity Markets
(October 2023) - Calm in the Storm: Investing in Infrastructure
(May 2023) - In Search of Financing: Sponsors Willing to Seek Debt
(November 2022) - Private Equity Navigates Shifting Fundraising Dynamics
(August 2022) - Secondaries Sophistication Drives a Surge in Activity
(April 2022) - The PE Market Rebound and the Rise of Supply Chain Pressures
(December 2021) - PErspectives: Private Equity Industry Insights | Spring 2021
(April 2021) - The Effect of COVID-19 on Global Private Equity Markets
(July 2020) - Portfolio Company Director Role & Duties in the COVID-19 Era
(May 2020) - Employer Considerations under COVID Legislation and Sponsor Debt Purchases
(April 2020) - PErspectives: Private Equity Industry Insights
(November 2019)
What to Expect from Private Equity in Europe in 2026
Private equity in Europe and the UK is entering a new era of growth. Our latest research reveals strong confidence among industry leaders, with over half expecting robust deal activity and nearly all anticipating increased transaction volumes in the year ahead.
Monthly Private Equity Insights
We share the latest transactional trends and activity in the U.S. private equity market. Our recap blends market research with insights from Ropes & Gray lawyers and market intelligence analysts.
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