Kate H. Withers

Kate H. Withers is a prominent attorney and partner in the Private Equity M&A group at Ropes & Gray LLP, based in New York. She specializes in corporate transactions, particularly for private equity firms and technology-focused companies. With extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and growth investments, Kate provides legal counsel across various sectors, including software, digital infrastructure, healthcare, life sciences, and financial services.1

Professional Background

• Education:
  • LLM from New York University School of Law
  • JD (cum laude) from Georgetown University Law Center
  • MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics (Fulbright Scholar)
  • BA (summa cum laude) from Wellesley College
• Admissions:
  • Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and California (2020)

Areas of Expertise

Kate's expertise encompasses:

• Private equity transactions
• Strategic mergers and acquisitions
• Technology transactions
• Intellectual property assets

She has advised notable clients such as TPG, KKR & Co., and Facebook (Meta), among others. Her background as a quantitative data analyst in financial services enhances her understanding of complex corporate dynamics.12

Recognition

Kate has been acknowledged as a "Top Woman in Dealmaking" by The Deal in 2022 and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in M&A from 2016 to 2018. Her contributions to the field have also been highlighted in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Reuters.12