Nitin Konchady has joined the New York office of Ropes & Gray LLP as a Partner in the Finance and Credit Opportunities Practice.

Konchady is a 2006 graduate of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. He earned his LLM in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center in 2007.

“The addition of Nitin to our more than 500-lawyer New York office underscores our commitment to continued growth in this critical market. His enthusiasm and team orientation make him a perfect addition to the office and the firm as a whole," said John Sorkin, co-managing partner of Ropes & Gray's New York office.

With over 17 years of experience, Konchady focuses on capital markets and securities transactions and workouts, with an emphasis on distressed and special situations. He also advises debtors and creditors in connection with financial restructuring matters, including out-of-court and in-court restructurings, debt equitizations, amend and extend transactions, and rights offerings. His experience covers various industries and regions, including the US, UK, and continental Europe.

“I am thrilled to join this world-class team,” said Nitin Konchady.

“I believe my extensive experience in distressed situations and liability management will benefit clients, especially when combined with the firm’s already stellar liability management and business restructuring practice, and its culture of collaboration and teamwork. I can’t wait to get started with this terrific team,” he added.

Prior to joining Ropes & Gray, Konchady was a Partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Before that he was working at Paul, Weiss.

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