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Ropes & Gray advised Manulife Investment Management on the final close of Manulife Infrastructure Fund III, L.P. (“MIF III”), raising $5.5 billion and significantly surpassing the original target raise. MIF III, the firm’s third flagship infrastructure fund, focuses on investing in high-quality core-plus infrastructure assets across North America. The Ropes & Gray team included asset management partner Debra Lussier and tax partner Elaine B. Murphy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWBtd-CR

Eva Carman, co-head of the securities & futures enforcement practice, will speak at the New York City Bar Association’s Compliance Conference on October 22.   The conference will provide leading insights on navigating today’s complex regulatory and compliance environment. Eva will join industry leaders for a panel titled “Shifting Enforcement Priorities,” where she will share practical perspectives on emerging regulatory focus areas and their impact on corporate compliance programs, including how evolving enforcement trends are shaping risk assessments, internal controls, and remediation expectations.   Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/g-Vvpewh

Together with co-counsel ACLU of Illinois, Ropes & Gray secured a preliminary injunction and class certification in a lawsuit concerning youth at the Mary Davis Home (MDH), challenging the use of solitary confinement and the lack of adequate mental health care. Judge Colleen Lawless of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois ordered MDH to restrict solitary confinement to limited circumstances and to submit a plan within 30 days for providing mental health services to youth at risk of suicide or self-harm. The case was led by litigation & enforcement partner Timothy Farrell, with associates Katie Conroy, Robert Koehler, and Alexandra Sahara; paralegals Freda Frimpong and Ricardo Venegas; and legal technology analyst Michelle Kahn. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gX-MNeNg

Ropes & Gray partner Brandon Howald and associate Jeremy Zucker shared key insights from the TMT Finance USA 2025 conference, where industry leaders explored the forces shaping digital infrastructure investment. Developers are taking on greater responsibility for power delivery as energy demand surges, while new equity investors and joint ventures are driving growth across data centers, fiber, telecom, and cloud assets. Balancing sustainability goals with the need for speed remains a central challenge as AI and connectivity demands continue to accelerate. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_4Ga2QG

We are proud to be recognized as a leading firm by Chambers & Partners in the 2026 edition of Chambers UK, earning 8 practice rankings and 17 individual rankings. Thank you to our clients for sharing feedback with Chambers, and to our teams for their hard work and commitment. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJE2gmNE

In this Ropes & Gray podcast episode, Navigating Health Plan M&A: Strategies for Success in the Medicare Advantage Market, health care partners Ben Wilson and Mike McGrath discuss the key trends and challenges shaping today’s health plan transactions. They explore the financial pressures driving consolidation, the growing influence of nonprofit entities, and the evolving regulatory landscape, offering practical guidance for health plan leaders on maximizing value, preparing for approvals, and addressing key considerations such as star ratings and compliance history. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gsvYXZNC

As companies sharpen their sustainability messaging, the risk of competitor-driven greenwashing litigation is growing. In Lexology PRO, Ropes & Gray litigation partner Alexander Simkin explains that while most U.S. cases have relied on consumer protection laws, competitors may also bring claims if they suffer commercial harm. A pending California case over “eco-friendly” and “sustainable” claims underscores this shift from ethics to competition, as regulators in the U.S., the UK, the EU, and Switzerland continue to demand clear, verifiable substantiation. Stay up to date through Ropes & Gray’s ESG Tracker: https://lnkd.in/gVfc8VNi

On the latest episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles, Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC welcome Rachel Samrén, board director, responsible business advocate, and crisis management expert. They discuss the evolving responsibilities of today’s boards and the importance of clarity, agility, and continuous learning in a complex risk environment. The episode offers practical insights on governance, crisis management, and fostering a culture of shared responsibility for compliance and integrity. Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gniBCJYg

Ropes & Gray life sciences licensing partners David McIntosh and Abigail Gregor will speak at the Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. (LES) 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston on October 21. They will join leaders from Sanofi, Monte Rosa Therapeutics, and Boston Children's Hospital on the panel “Transacting in a Storm: Financing Droughts, MFN Shockwaves, and the New Math of Life Sciences Deals.” The discussion will examine how current market conditions are reshaping life sciences deal structures, collaboration strategies, and investment approaches. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gTugK7fH

Ropes & Gray has advised GCM Grosvenor on its strategic partnership with pan-European residential real estate investment firm Matter Real Estate, alongside Madison International Realty, a leading real estate private equity firm. As part of the partnership, funds managed by GCM Grosvenor and Madison have acquired minority stakes in Matter from an existing investor. These strategic investments mark a significant milestone for Matter, enhancing its capabilities and deepening its access to a broader pool of global investors. The Ropes & Gray team on these transactions was led from London by asset management partner Tom Alabaster with support from associates Craig Jourdan and Andrew D.; and tax partner Andrew Howard and tax associate Luiza Galbraith. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gH8CiFrt