Ropes & Gray, which generated nearly $3 billion in gross revenue in 2023, ranking it No. 8 in the Am Law 100, is reportedly in the process of opening its first office in continental Europe, specifically in Paris. Bloomberg Law reports that this move will involve recruiting talent from other well-known law firms. This strategic expansion signals the firm’s commitment to strengthening its presence globally, aligning with other U.S.-based firms, such as White & Case, Latham & Watkins, and Winston & Strawn, which already have established offices in the French capital.
Ropes & Gray’s Paris office will mark a significant addition to its global footprint. The firm’s decision to recruit from rival firms highlights its strategy to establish a robust and experienced team right from the outset. For context, other firms like the Houston-based Bracewell also made similar moves, having recently opened a Paris office with an 11-lawyer team from Norton Rose Fulbright.
This move is anticipated to foster significant competition among law firms within the competitive Paris market and underscores an increasing trend of U.S.-based firms seeking to expand their influence across key financial hubs in Europe.
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