Ropes & Gray Hired Tax Partner in New York
The firm expanded its tax capabilities for asset managers navigating complex fund lifecycles.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in People
Ropes & Gray announced that Ryan Dahan has joined the law firm as a tax partner in New York. Dahan will focus on advising asset managers throughout the entire investment fund lifecycle.
Why it matters
The appointment deepens the firm's bench strength in managing the tax intricacies associated with fund formation and portfolio transactions. This move aligns with the firm's broader strategy to support private capital sponsors in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
The firm added one tax partner to its New York office, expanding its tax practice for asset managers. The exact scale of the firm's current New York tax practice remains undisclosed following the announcement.
The players
Ropes & Gray
A global law firm providing legal services to private equity firms, asset managers, and corporations.
Ryan Dahan
A tax partner specializing in the investment fund lifecycle and portfolio transaction advisory.
The details
As a tax partner, Dahan is tasked with overseeing the tax implications of fund formation and complex portfolio transactions. His operational role involves guiding asset managers through the lifecycle of their investment funds, ensuring tax compliance and structural efficiency at each stage of the capital cycle.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The firm announced the hire.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows a long-standing trend of elite law firms aggressively expanding their tax practices to capture share within the private capital sector. It marks the firm's continued focus on scaling specialized advisory services to remain competitive in high-stakes fund transactions.
Asset managers should evaluate whether their current tax counsel has the specific expertise required for upcoming fund formation cycles. Reviewing the tax advisory capacity of your external legal partners is critical when navigating current investment market volatility.
The takeaway
Investment fund operators should track the integration of new tax partners at their firms to leverage specialized expertise in portfolio transactions. Closely monitor how these hires shift the advice your firm receives regarding fund restructuring and complex tax compliance requirements.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bloomberglaw.
