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Andrew W. Needham retired from Cravath’s Tax Department in 2021. As a partner, his practice concentrated on tax advisory work in domestic and cross‑border mergers and acquisitions, spin‑offs, private equity fund formation and partnership taxation.
Mr. Needham received a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1982, a J.D. and an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, in 1986 and 1990, respectively, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1992.
Mr. Needham received a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1982, a J.D. and an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, in 1986 and 1990, respectively, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1992.
Education
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M.B.A., 1992, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
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LL.M., 1990, Georgetown University Law Center
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J.D., 1986, Georgetown University Law Center
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B.A., 1982, University of Arizona College of Law
Deals & Cases
January 20, 2022
Alliance Animal Health’s Significant Growth Investment from L Catterton
On January 20, 2022, Alliance Animal Health, a leading acquirer and operator of veterinary hospitals for companion animals, announced that it has received a significant growth investment from the Flagship Fund of L Catterton, a consumer‑focused private equity firm. LightBay Capital will retain a significant minority stake. Cravath is representing the founders of Alliance Animal Health in connection with the transaction.
Andrew W. Needham retired from Cravath’s Tax Department in 2021. As a partner, his practice concentrated on tax advisory work in domestic and cross‑border mergers and acquisitions, spin‑offs, private equity fund formation and partnership taxation.
Mr. Needham received a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1982, a J.D. and an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, in 1986 and 1990, respectively, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1992.
Mr. Needham received a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1982, a J.D. and an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, in 1986 and 1990, respectively, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1992.
Education
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M.B.A., 1992, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
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LL.M., 1990, Georgetown University Law Center
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J.D., 1986, Georgetown University Law Center
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B.A., 1982, University of Arizona College of Law
Deals & Cases
January 20, 2022
Alliance Animal Health’s Significant Growth Investment from L Catterton
On January 20, 2022, Alliance Animal Health, a leading acquirer and operator of veterinary hospitals for companion animals, announced that it has received a significant growth investment from the Flagship Fund of L Catterton, a consumer‑focused private equity firm. LightBay Capital will retain a significant minority stake. Cravath is representing the founders of Alliance Animal Health in connection with the transaction.
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