Cravath has been shortlisted for The American Lawyer and Legal Week’s 2018 Transatlantic Legal Awards in the following categories: “Transatlantic M&A Team of the Year (Large Deal)” for its representation of British American Tobacco in its $97 billion merger with Reynolds, and “Transatlantic Investigations Team of the Year” for its representation of Telia in reaching a global settlement following a three‑and‑a‑half‑year multinational investigation by the SEC, DOJ and Swedish and Dutch authorities into the company’s compliance with anti‑corruption and anti‑money laundering laws. Additionally, partner Mark I. Greene has been shortlisted for “Transatlantic Dealmaker of the Year” for his work advising clients around the world on cross‑border matters, including Unilever in its defense against Kraft Heinz’s $143 billion unsolicited offer, which would have been the third‑largest takeover in history.
The Transatlantic Legal Awards recognize excellence in handling matters across the areas of corporate, finance and disputes work. The awards ceremony will take place on June 14, 2018, in London.