Law firm Ropes & Gray strengthens M&A practice with new hire
Ropes & Gray is enhancing its M&A practice by bringing in a new partner who will be based in the firm’s New York office.
David Harris, the newest addition to the global law firm, will be joining the M&A practice in New York. Harris has a wealth of experience representing both public and private company clients in a variety of corporate matters. This includes handling cross-border public M&A transactions, joint ventures, carve-outs and spin-outs, minority investments, private equity and venture capital investments, leveraged buyouts, and restructurings.
In addition to his work in corporate matters, Harris also has experience advising on general corporate, board, and special committee matters. He has been involved in acquisitions and dispositions of asset management and other financial services firms. Some notable transactions that Harris has worked on include representing Angelo Gordon in its USD 2.7 billion sale to create TPG Angelo Gordon and assisting Fortress Investment Group in its acquisition of an asset management business.
Head of the M&A practice at Ropes & Gray, Chris Comeau, expressed his excitement about the new addition. Comeau highlighted Harris’s diverse industry experience, particularly in infrastructure, as a valuable asset to the already strong M&A practice. Comeau emphasized the importance of being able to help clients respond quickly to market demands and new investment opportunities and looks forward to introducing Harris to clients.
Co-managing partner of Ropes & Gray’s New York office, John Sorkin, also welcomed Harris to the firm. Sorkin praised the recruitment of top lawyers in the New York market and described Harris as a fantastic addition. Sorkin noted that Harris’s industry knowledge and strong client relationships make him a perfect fit for the firm’s collaborative culture.
Sharing his thoughts on joining Ropes & Gray, Harris expressed his excitement about being part of a dynamic and exciting platform for M&A lawyers. He mentioned that the firm’s M&A team has been involved in some of the most notable transactions of 2024, such as Nippon Steel’s pending acquisition of U. S. Steel and the sale of National Amusements. Harris concluded by stating his thrill in joining the firm and working with the stellar M&A team.
Overall, the addition of David Harris to the M&A practice at Ropes & Gray signifies a strengthening of the firm’s capabilities and expertise in handling complex corporate transactions and client needs.
