Four Decades for Justice
Christopher J. Kelly has a broad banking practice, with experience in syndicated lending, finance and related matters for both financial lending institutions and corporate borrowers.
Mr. Kelly’s representative matters have included:
Mr. Kelly was born in Mount Kisco, New York. He received a B.A. summa cum laude from Columbia University in 1996, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1999, where he was Supervising Editor of the Journal on Legislation.
Mr. Kelly joined Cravath in 1999 and was elected a partner in 2022.
Mr. Kelly’s representative matters have included:
Mr. Kelly was born in Mount Kisco, New York. He received a B.A. summa cum laude from Columbia University in 1996, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1999, where he was Supervising Editor of the Journal on Legislation.
Mr. Kelly joined Cravath in 1999 and was elected a partner in 2022.
American Bar Association
Deals & Cases
December 18, 2023
On December 18, 2023, ZimVie Inc. (“ZimVie”), a global life sciences leader in the dental and spine markets, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its spine business to H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm. Under the terms of the agreement, upon the closing of the transaction, ZimVie will receive $375 million in total consideration, comprised of $315 million in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments as set forth in the agreement, and $60 million in the form of a promissory note that will accrue interest at a rate of 10% per annum, compounded semi‑annually, payable in kind. Cravath is representing ZimVie in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 23, 2023
On October 23, 2023, OUTFRONT Media Inc. (“OUTFRONT Media”) and Bell Media announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell the Canadian business of OUTFRONT Media to Bell Media, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of BCE. The purchase price is C$410 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments and a holdback. Cravath is representing OUTFRONT Media in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 12, 2023
On September 12, 2023, the Boards of WestRock and Smurfit Kappa announced the signing of a definitive transaction agreement to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging. Together, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock generated combined last twelve months’ adjusted annual revenue of approximately $34 billion as of June 30, 2023. Cravath is representing WestRock in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 08, 2023
On August 8, 2023, ADT Inc. (“ADT”), a trusted brand in smart home and small business security, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its commercial security, fire and life safety business unit to GTCR, a leading private equity firm, for a purchase price of $1.6 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Cravath is representing ADT in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 07, 2023
On August 7, 2023, Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.® (“Tabula Rasa”), a leading healthcare company advancing personalized, comprehensive care for value‑based care organizations, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Nautic Partners (“Nautic”) for $10.50 in cash per share and will combine with ExactCare Pharmacy, a portfolio company of Nautic. The all‑cash transaction values Tabula Rasa at approximately $570 million, including net debt of approximately $262 million, on an enterprise value basis. Cravath is representing Tabula Rasa in connection with the transaction.
Firm News
November 16, 2022
Cravath has elected eight new partners. They are:
Christopher J. Kelly has a broad banking practice, with experience in syndicated lending, finance and related matters for both financial lending institutions and corporate borrowers.
Mr. Kelly’s representative matters have included:
Mr. Kelly was born in Mount Kisco, New York. He received a B.A. summa cum laude from Columbia University in 1996, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1999, where he was Supervising Editor of the Journal on Legislation.
Mr. Kelly joined Cravath in 1999 and was elected a partner in 2022.
Mr. Kelly’s representative matters have included:
Mr. Kelly was born in Mount Kisco, New York. He received a B.A. summa cum laude from Columbia University in 1996, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1999, where he was Supervising Editor of the Journal on Legislation.
Mr. Kelly joined Cravath in 1999 and was elected a partner in 2022.
American Bar Association
Deals & Cases
December 18, 2023
On December 18, 2023, ZimVie Inc. (“ZimVie”), a global life sciences leader in the dental and spine markets, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its spine business to H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm. Under the terms of the agreement, upon the closing of the transaction, ZimVie will receive $375 million in total consideration, comprised of $315 million in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments as set forth in the agreement, and $60 million in the form of a promissory note that will accrue interest at a rate of 10% per annum, compounded semi‑annually, payable in kind. Cravath is representing ZimVie in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 23, 2023
On October 23, 2023, OUTFRONT Media Inc. (“OUTFRONT Media”) and Bell Media announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell the Canadian business of OUTFRONT Media to Bell Media, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of BCE. The purchase price is C$410 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments and a holdback. Cravath is representing OUTFRONT Media in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 12, 2023
On September 12, 2023, the Boards of WestRock and Smurfit Kappa announced the signing of a definitive transaction agreement to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging. Together, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock generated combined last twelve months’ adjusted annual revenue of approximately $34 billion as of June 30, 2023. Cravath is representing WestRock in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 08, 2023
On August 8, 2023, ADT Inc. (“ADT”), a trusted brand in smart home and small business security, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its commercial security, fire and life safety business unit to GTCR, a leading private equity firm, for a purchase price of $1.6 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Cravath is representing ADT in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 07, 2023
On August 7, 2023, Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.® (“Tabula Rasa”), a leading healthcare company advancing personalized, comprehensive care for value‑based care organizations, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Nautic Partners (“Nautic”) for $10.50 in cash per share and will combine with ExactCare Pharmacy, a portfolio company of Nautic. The all‑cash transaction values Tabula Rasa at approximately $570 million, including net debt of approximately $262 million, on an enterprise value basis. Cravath is representing Tabula Rasa in connection with the transaction.
Firm News
November 16, 2022
Cravath has elected eight new partners. They are:
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