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2013
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Christine Varney Quoted in InsideCounsel
Cravath partner Christine A. Varney was quoted in the April 2013 issue of InsideCounsel, in an article entitled “How Antitrust Authorities View Mergers and Acquisitions.” The article discussed trends in merger enforcement by antitrust agencies.
Susan Webster Quoted in Corporate Board Member
On March 1, 2013, Cravath partner Susan Webster was quoted in a Corporate Board Member article entitled “Proxy Season Prognosis.” The article discussed potential issues for boards and directors in 2013.
Allen Parker and Dave Kappos Quoted in Inside Counsel and The Daily Deal
On February 7, 2013, Cravath Presiding Partner C. Allen Parker and partner David J. Kappos were quoted in an InsideCounsel article entitled “David Kappos Joins Cravath: The former head of the USPTO goes into private practice.” Allen was also quoted in The Daily Deal’s article entitled “Cravath Joins Crowd Adding IP Expertise,” which discussed Dave’s joining Cravath and the increasing importance of intellectual property in corporate transactions.

2012
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Scott Barshay Quoted in the Financial Times
On December 20, 2012, Cravath partner Scott A. Barshay, Head of the Firm’s Corporate Department, was quoted in a Financial Times article entitled “Pent‑up Demand Points to More M&A Deals.” The article discussed the outlook for M&A activity in 2013.
Scott Barshay and Damien Zoubek Featured in Bloomberg Brief: Mergers
Cravath partner Scott A. Barshay, Head of the Firm’s Corporate Department, and Cravath partner Damien R. Zoubek were featured in the November 2, 2012, issue of Bloomberg Brief: Mergers regarding their representation of the independent directors of the board of JDA Software Group in its $1.9 billion acquisition by RedPrairie.
Peter Barbur Featured in The National Law Journal
On October 24, 2012, Cravath partner Peter T. Barbur was featured in The National Law Journal article entitled “Surveillance Under Scrutiny.” The article included excerpts from Peter’s amicus brief on behalf of the Committee on Civil Rights in connection with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) amendments of 2008.
Scott Barshay Quoted in The Wall Street Journal
On October 1, 2012, Cravath partner Scott A. Barshay, Head of the Firm’s Corporate Department, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article entitled “Markets Review & Outlook: Third Quarter: Deals Slow As Unease Permeates Outlook.” The piece discussed why it has been difficult to get deals done in 2012 and the dynamics that will restart deal activity in 2013.
Cravath’s Relationship with IBM Featured in The Lawyer
Cravath’s longstanding relationship with client IBM was featured in a profile of the company that appeared in The Lawyer’s annual “Transatlantic Elite” report, which appeared in the June 18, 2012, issue. Former Cravath Presiding Partner Evan R. Chesler and Cravath partner George F. Schoen are quoted regarding the Firm’s work on behalf of IBM.
Damien Zoubek Quoted on M&A Transactions in The Deal
On June 18, 2012, Cravath partner Damien R. Zoubek was quoted in The Deal’s article entitled “Vulcan’s Power and Confis,” which discussed confidentiality agreements in M&A transactions.
Susan Webster Featured in Inside Counsel Regarding the Role of GCs
Cravath partner Susan Webster was featured in Inside Counsel’s May 2012 cover story entitled “General Counsel’s Heightened Influence in the Boardroom.” The feature discussed the dynamic between General Counsel and boards.
Ben Gruenstein Quoted on SEC Whistleblower Bounty Program in Law360
On April 25, 2012, Cravath partner Benjamin Gruenstein was quoted in a Law360 “Top Story” FCPA feature entitled “SEC Whistleblower Reveal Won’t Sink Program, Attys Say.”
Craig Arcella Featured in Practical Law The Journal Regarding Social Media and Securities
Cravath partner Craig F. Arcella was featured in the April 2012 issue of Practical Law The Journal, in an article entitled “Corporate Communications Using Social Media: Complying with Securities and Disclosures.”
Craig Arcella Quoted on IPOs in International Financing Review
Cravath partner Craig F. Arcella was quoted in the March 30, 2012, edition of International Financing Review (IFR) regarding the rise of independent advisors in IPOs.
Craig Arcella Quoted in Bloomberg Regarding IPO Process
On March 24, 2012, Cravath partner Craig F. Arcella was quoted in a Bloomberg article entitled “Bats IPO Reversal May Cost Morgan Stanley, Banks $7.1 Million,” which discussed retracting IPOs post‑pricing.

2011
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Cravath Featured in Global Competition Review Antitrust Survey
Former Cravath Presiding Partner Evan R. Chesler was quoted in a Global Competition Review (GCR) December 2011 feature entitled “New York’s Finest.” The article accompanies GCR’s biennial New York antitrust survey.
Scott Barshay Quoted in The Wall Street Journal Regarding Activist Investors
On September 13, 2011, Cravath partner Scott A. Barshay, Head of the Firm’s Corporate Department, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article entitled “Tough Times Help Activists – Markets and Education to Be Separated; Pressure to Create Four Companies Is Resisted.”
Scott Barshay Quoted in The New York Times
On August 16, 2011, Cravath partner Scott A. Barshay, Head of the Firm’s Corporate Department, was quoted in The New York Times article entitled “Casting Off Gloom, Deal Makers Are in a Frenzy of Activity,” which discussed strategic deals in the wake of market volatility.
Daniel Slifkin Featured in Fortune Article on FCPA Prosecution
On July 22, 2011, Cravath partner Daniel Slifkin was featured in a Fortune article entitled “Rupert Murdoch’s Embattled Media Company is Clearly Bracing for the Possibility of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Prosecution.”
 
 
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