Four Decades for Justice
Clients rely on Cravath’s London office for our unparalleled reputation for excellence in legal services and the depth of our U.S. bench, which is one of the largest in London. Our London‑based lawyers include UK-qualified attorneys who advise clients across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia on both the bank and bond aspects of European and cross‑border financings. Our diversified corporate practice encompasses the full spectrum of U.S. and cross‑border bank and bond financings; mergers and acquisitions; regulatory and SEC compliance matters; restructurings; investigations; and general corporate matters.
Our capital markets practice is distinctive for its balanced representation of both corporate issuers and investment banks in connection with high‑yield and investment grade bond offerings, IPOs and other equity offerings, both on an SEC‑registered basis as well as pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. We also represent financial institutions and alternative lenders, corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors in a wide range of bank and credit transactions, including leveraged and investment grade bridge and acquisition financings, direct lending transactions and distressed financings.
Cravath is ranked among the leading law firms in London by Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000 UK. Our London‑based partners are widely recognized for their expertise and the quality of their counsel, and regularly receive individual honors. Our work with large multinational and international companies, many of whom have retained us from their inception, has enabled us to develop a uniquely broad-based practice.
Our London office regularly handles the type of complex, novel and high-profile transactions that form the core of Cravath’s specialty and strength. We have led many of the largest high‑yield bond financings in Europe and the first buyouts in France and Italy financed primarily with high-yield bonds in addition to introducing “pay-in-kind” (PIK) instruments in Europe and advising on the first out-of-court restructuring of high‑yield bonds issued by a European company. Cravath’s London lawyers have also advised on many significant recent acquisition financings and cross‑border deals, creating new global leaders and transforming industries. We are also among a select group of legal advisors internationally, leading IPOs of companies based in Belgium, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, among others.
Many of our London-based attorneys have multiple language fluencies to better assist international clients and foreign counsel in our global practice. In addition, we work closely with the leading law firms in other jurisdictions, enhancing our global reach to address our clients’ needs wherever they may arise.
Cravath has a rich, century-long legacy of commitment to Europe and has maintained a dedicated London office and team since 1973, after opening an office in Paris first in 1927. Paul D. Cravath was made an Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn, one of the four Inns of Court, and the Firm acted as U.S. legal advisor in the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the precursor to the European Union.
Our capital markets practice is distinctive for its balanced representation of both corporate issuers and investment banks in connection with high‑yield and investment grade bond offerings, IPOs and other equity offerings, both on an SEC‑registered basis as well as pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. We also represent financial institutions and alternative lenders, corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors in a wide range of bank and credit transactions, including leveraged and investment grade bridge and acquisition financings, direct lending transactions and distressed financings.
Cravath is ranked among the leading law firms in London by Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000 UK. Our London‑based partners are widely recognized for their expertise and the quality of their counsel, and regularly receive individual honors. Our work with large multinational and international companies, many of whom have retained us from their inception, has enabled us to develop a uniquely broad-based practice.
Our London office regularly handles the type of complex, novel and high-profile transactions that form the core of Cravath’s specialty and strength. We have led many of the largest high‑yield bond financings in Europe and the first buyouts in France and Italy financed primarily with high-yield bonds in addition to introducing “pay-in-kind” (PIK) instruments in Europe and advising on the first out-of-court restructuring of high‑yield bonds issued by a European company. Cravath’s London lawyers have also advised on many significant recent acquisition financings and cross‑border deals, creating new global leaders and transforming industries. We are also among a select group of legal advisors internationally, leading IPOs of companies based in Belgium, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, among others.
Many of our London-based attorneys have multiple language fluencies to better assist international clients and foreign counsel in our global practice. In addition, we work closely with the leading law firms in other jurisdictions, enhancing our global reach to address our clients’ needs wherever they may arise.
Cravath has a rich, century-long legacy of commitment to Europe and has maintained a dedicated London office and team since 1973, after opening an office in Paris first in 1927. Paul D. Cravath was made an Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn, one of the four Inns of Court, and the Firm acted as U.S. legal advisor in the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the precursor to the European Union.
Deals & Cases
March 15, 2024
Cravath represented SEGRO plc in connection with its private placement of approximately £907 million of new ordinary shares. SEGRO plc is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) and a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property. The shares will be listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris. The transaction closed on March 1, 2024.
Deals & Cases
February 27, 2024
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $4 billion registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on February 13, 2024.
Deals & Cases
January 31, 2024
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $5 billion registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on January 11, 2024.
Deals & Cases
December 22, 2023
Cravath represented Videndum plc in connection with its £125 million 4(a)(2)/Reg. S private placement of ordinary shares by way of a firm placing and placing and open offer. Videndum plc is a leading global provider of premium branded hardware products and software solutions to the content creation accessory industry. The shares were listed on the London Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on December 8, 2023.
Deals & Cases
December 05, 2023
Cravath represented Tata Technologies Limited as international counsel in connection with its INR 30.4 billion 144A/Reg. S initial public offering of equity shares. Tata Technologies Limited is a leading global engineering services company offering product development and digital solutions, including turnkey solutions, to global original equipment manufacturers and their Tier 1 suppliers globally. The shares began trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India on November 30, 2023.
Activities & Publications
March 15, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Cravath partner Alyssa K. Caples participated in the 23rd Annual Institute on Securities Regulation in Europe, which was presented in London by the Practising Law Institute from March 13‑14, 2024. Alyssa co‑chaired a panel entitled “Capital Markets Developments – Future Trends & Practical Implications,” which reviewed best practices for reacting and responding to key capital markets developments such as proposed United Kingdom and European Union reforms to the listing regimes and digital bonds.
Activities & Publications
February 14, 2024
Cravath partners G.J. Ligelis Jr., Alyssa K. Caples, Christopher K. Fargo and Margaret T. Segall co‑authored the U.S. Law & Practice chapter of the fourth edition of Chambers “Investing In… 2024” Guide, which was published in January 2024. The guide, which is part of the publisher’s Global Practice Guides series, examines country‑specific legal issues that arise from foreign direct investment (“FDI”) and cross‑border transactions in the more than 30 jurisdictions covered. The U.S. Law & Practice chapter surveys the legal system and regulatory framework for FDI in the country, analyzing the economic climate, as well as considerations related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, capital markets, antitrust, national security, tax, employment and intellectual property.
Accolades
February 08, 2024
On January 24, 2024, Cravath was featured by Law360 as a “Capital Markets Practice Group of the Year.” The profile highlighted the Capital Markets Practice’s representation of clients, including AngloGold Ashanti in its corporate restructuring and change to its domicile and primary listing location, the underwriters of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.’s $3.25 billion registered notes offering and the underwriter and the dealers of AmerisourceBergen’s $1.6 billion registered secondary common stock offering.
Accolades
October 27, 2023
On October 26, 2023, London’s The Times announced the inclusion of Cravath in its 2024 list of the “Best Law Firms.” The annual list recognizes “the best lawyers for business, public and private-client law” in England and Wales, and highlighted the work of Cravath’s London office, including its representation of the lead arrangers in connection with senior facilities to finance the pending acquisition of Palex Medical. This year’s list is the first year in which Cravath has been recognized and commends the Firm for its work in banking and finance.
Accolades
July 13, 2023
On July 6, 2023, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named to India Business Law Journal’s 2023 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes “the foreign lawyers most recommended by clients and peers for their work on the cross‑border aspects of India‑related matters,” as nominated by professionals at a wide range of Indian and global companies and Indian law firms.
Deals & Cases
March 15, 2024
Cravath represented SEGRO plc in connection with its private placement of approximately £907 million of new ordinary shares. SEGRO plc is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) and a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property. The shares will be listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris. The transaction closed on March 1, 2024.
Deals & Cases
February 27, 2024
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $4 billion registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on February 13, 2024.
Deals & Cases
January 31, 2024
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $5 billion registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on January 11, 2024.
Deals & Cases
December 22, 2023
Cravath represented Videndum plc in connection with its £125 million 4(a)(2)/Reg. S private placement of ordinary shares by way of a firm placing and placing and open offer. Videndum plc is a leading global provider of premium branded hardware products and software solutions to the content creation accessory industry. The shares were listed on the London Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on December 8, 2023.
Deals & Cases
December 05, 2023
Cravath represented Tata Technologies Limited as international counsel in connection with its INR 30.4 billion 144A/Reg. S initial public offering of equity shares. Tata Technologies Limited is a leading global engineering services company offering product development and digital solutions, including turnkey solutions, to global original equipment manufacturers and their Tier 1 suppliers globally. The shares began trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India on November 30, 2023.
Activities & Publications
March 15, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Cravath partner Alyssa K. Caples participated in the 23rd Annual Institute on Securities Regulation in Europe, which was presented in London by the Practising Law Institute from March 13‑14, 2024. Alyssa co‑chaired a panel entitled “Capital Markets Developments – Future Trends & Practical Implications,” which reviewed best practices for reacting and responding to key capital markets developments such as proposed United Kingdom and European Union reforms to the listing regimes and digital bonds.
Activities & Publications
February 14, 2024
Cravath partners G.J. Ligelis Jr., Alyssa K. Caples, Christopher K. Fargo and Margaret T. Segall co‑authored the U.S. Law & Practice chapter of the fourth edition of Chambers “Investing In… 2024” Guide, which was published in January 2024. The guide, which is part of the publisher’s Global Practice Guides series, examines country‑specific legal issues that arise from foreign direct investment (“FDI”) and cross‑border transactions in the more than 30 jurisdictions covered. The U.S. Law & Practice chapter surveys the legal system and regulatory framework for FDI in the country, analyzing the economic climate, as well as considerations related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, capital markets, antitrust, national security, tax, employment and intellectual property.
Accolades
February 08, 2024
On January 24, 2024, Cravath was featured by Law360 as a “Capital Markets Practice Group of the Year.” The profile highlighted the Capital Markets Practice’s representation of clients, including AngloGold Ashanti in its corporate restructuring and change to its domicile and primary listing location, the underwriters of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.’s $3.25 billion registered notes offering and the underwriter and the dealers of AmerisourceBergen’s $1.6 billion registered secondary common stock offering.
Accolades
October 27, 2023
On October 26, 2023, London’s The Times announced the inclusion of Cravath in its 2024 list of the “Best Law Firms.” The annual list recognizes “the best lawyers for business, public and private-client law” in England and Wales, and highlighted the work of Cravath’s London office, including its representation of the lead arrangers in connection with senior facilities to finance the pending acquisition of Palex Medical. This year’s list is the first year in which Cravath has been recognized and commends the Firm for its work in banking and finance.
Accolades
July 13, 2023
On July 6, 2023, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named to India Business Law Journal’s 2023 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes “the foreign lawyers most recommended by clients and peers for their work on the cross‑border aspects of India‑related matters,” as nominated by professionals at a wide range of Indian and global companies and Indian law firms.
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