Keep up with our latest monthly insights into the U.S. private equity market. We cover everything from deal activity and size to fundraising, exits and leveraged loans, while also offering a look ahead. #privateequity Key Takeaways: –In H1 2024, U.S. PE deal count is tracking down ~13% compared to H1 2023, but it is up 6% compared to H2 2023 –Deal value is up 24% in H1 2024 compared to H2 2023 –The average LBO purchase price multiple ticked up to 11.1x in H1 2024—still below historical averages –Deal pipelines are starting to refill –Dealmakers expect a rebound in deal activity to continue through H2 2024 Click here for the full recap: https://bit.ly/3SdXk2R
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Congratulations to Bain Capital on acquiring leading wealth technology platform Envestnet, Inc for $4.5 billion. Thank you for turning to our team, including Will Shields, David Hutchins, Jessica Cooney, Thomas Holden, Tom Fraser, Scott R., Byung Choi, Jessica Reece, Brynn Rail, Greg Davis, Dan McCaughey, Jonathan Klarfeld, Ama Adams, Nick Berg, Martin Crisp, Renata Ferrari, Josh Lichtenstein, Edward R. McNicholas, Pamela Glazier, Erica Han, Megan Bisk and Ryan Preston Dahl. #privateequity #takeprivate
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Interested in emerging legal trends and issues impacting higher education institutions in the U.S.? Our tax partner Franziska Hertel and health care counsel Steve Sencer and Minal Caron recently presented at this year’s National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2024 Annual Conference in Columbus, OH, and summarized their key takeaways about the hot topics discussed at the conference related to tax and charitable giving, foreign influence in university research, and the impact of #AI on institutions of #HigherEducation.
Key Takeaways from 2024 National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference | Insights | Ropes & Gray LLP
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Continuing our Student Spotlight, Ropes & Gray LLP summer associates (image L to R with David C. Djaha ’88) Stephanie Leo, Krista D., Saúl Amezcua, Taylor Faulds, and Theron Pickett (all Class of 2025) are discovering the multiple dimensions of working at the law firm and gaining insight into various aspects of practicing law. The summer associates have met and worked with several Brooklyn Law School alumni, including managing partner David Djaha ’88. Tell us about your summer internship! If you are a current Brooklyn Law School student and want to share what you are learning about the law this summer, email [email protected]. #brooklaw #brooklawstudents #brooklawalumni
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What’s happening in the world of #data? Tune into our podcast series The Data Day, hosted by data, privacy & cybersecurity lawyers Fran Knox Faircloth and Edward Machin. In this episode, they discuss the drive to build AI governance programs in Europe and the launch of our new U.S. state privacy law microsite, which captures the latest in state privacy laws with an interactive map. #data #privacy #AI
The Data Day: Recent Developments in AI Governance and State Privacy Laws | Insights | Ropes & Gray LLP
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Congratulations to our litigation and enforcement partner Amy Jane Longo, who was named by Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the “2024 Leaders of Influence: Litigators and Trial Attorneys.” Amy has more than 25 years of experience as a defense counsel and a senior SEC trial attorney. #labusinessjournal #litigation #sec Read more here: https://bit.ly/3WkAJnw
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Our asset management team is grateful to be recognized in Chambers USA’s top bands across many categories: Private Equity: Fund Formation, Investment Funds for both Investor Representation and Regulatory & Compliance, Registered Funds, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity: Secondaries. Thank you to our clients for turning to us with your most complex challenges and promising opportunities. #assetmanagement #sponsors #investors
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What do the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions in Jarkesy and Loper Bright mean for federal agencies and those that are regulated by them? And what legal questions remain unaddressed? Join litigation & enforcement partners Douglas Hallward-Driemeier and Jeremiah Williams, CFA on this RopesTalk podcast, as they discuss the impact of the decisions, including the demise of the Chevron doctrine. #SupremeCourt #administrativelaw
SCOTUS and the Future of the Administrative State: After Jarkesy and Loper Bright | Insights | Ropes & Gray LLP
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Our client Central Amusement International Inc. rang the Closing Bell last week at Nasdaq to kick off the July 4th festivities. An exciting moment for CAI and its destination amusement park, Luna Park in Coney Island! Ropes & Gray real estate counsel Laurie Nelson was proud to attend and support CAI.
🎢 Luna Park in Coney Island: It’s NYC's most iconic destination for fun! 🎡 Luna Park was developed by Central Amusement International Inc., an amusement park developer and operator, whose management team has over 150 years of industry experience. 🇺🇸 Thrilled their team could join us for the Closing Bell to kick off July 4th festivities at Nasdaq!
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In its first year, the EU Unified Patent Court (UPC) has been an active forum for patent infringement claims and preliminary injunction requests. Our attorneys Matt Rizzolo, Matthew R. Shapiro and Weilun Qian have been monitoring this activity and share their key takeaways in this client alert. A must read for organizations considering whether to obtain a Unitary Patent. #UPC #UnitaryPatent #patentlaw
Takeaways from the Inaugural Year of the EU Unified Patent Court | Insights | Ropes & Gray LLP
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