Founded in 1865 Ropes & Gray LLP has been a prominent name in Boston’s legal scene. The firm began with John Codman Ropes and John Chipman Gray two Harvard Law School graduates.
Ropes & Gray’s Boston office stands as a global innovation hub. The firm has been here for 150 years. It offers clients corporate litigation transactional and regulatory lawyers.
Let’s delve into some interesting facts about Ropes & Gray. In 2023 the firm’s revenue reached an impressive $2.992 billion. The firm employs around 1300 attorneys. Ropes & Gray has expanded beyond Boston with 14 offices in the U.S., Asia and Europe.
Ropes & Gray has a rich history. William Loring joined in 1878. The firm was then known as Ropes Gray and Loring. In 2003 Ropes & Gray acquired Reboul MacMurray Hewitt & Maynard a New York City firm. In 2005 Ropes & Gray acquired Fish & Neave an intellectual property law firm. Julie Jones was elected as chair in 2017. She began her term in 2020 and was re-elected in 2024.
Ropes & Gray’s work includes major transactions. They advised Altimeter Growth Corp. in its merger with Grab. They advised on the acquisition of Clear Channel Communications. They also worked on Bain Capital’s acquisition of MYOB.
Ropes & Gray lawyers have been involved in many high-profile cases. They defended physicians’ First Amendment rights in Wollschlaeger v Governor of Florida. The firm represented Gawker in its Chapter 11 filing. They also led an investigation into sexual abuses by Larry Nassar.
Ropes & Gray has received several awards. The firm was on The American Lawyer’s A-List. They received Law360 Practice Group of the Year awards. Chambers & Partners recognizes more than 200 individual lawyers.
The firm also focuses on social responsibility. Ropes & Gray legal professionals contributed over 560000 hours to pro bono work from 2019–2022. Ropes & Gray is committed to sustainability. Ten of their 14 offices are easily accessible by public transportation.
Consider Ropes & Gray’s impact. It has shaped legal history. It continues to influence the legal landscape today.