Established in 1865, Boston-based Ropes & Gray is an international law firm with more than 1,400 lawyers and 11 offices across the US, Asia and Europe. Its office in Tokyo was established in 2007.

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm’s Tokyo office is known for its work in foreign private equity and M&A markets. Its core focus is on leveraged buyouts, strategic M&As, private equity, joint ventures, public offerings and capital markets issues.

The firm is also active in the foreign banking market. The banking team acts for both borrowers and lenders in acquisition and corporate financing matters.

Key clients 

Key clients include Bain Capital, Baring Private Equity Asia, Kioxia Holdings, Nissan Motor, ADK, Showa Aircraft Industry and Canada Goose.