Cravath released the Summer 2026 issue of its Alumni Journal, which highlights the Firm’s global alumni community. This issue features the career journey of Colin Bennett, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Skims, as well as two recent conversations—one with Rebecca Rettig, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer of Jito Labs, and the other with the Honorable LaShann DeArcy Hall, a United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York. This edition also includes photos from the Firm’s June 2026 Zoo Party, which brought together Cravath attorneys, summer associates and their families at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan. 

Cravath represented the agent, mandated lead arrangers, and lenders in connection with the repricing of UVEX GROUP GmbH’s €400 million term loan facility and €50 million term loan add-on. UVEX GROUP GmbH is a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus. The transaction closed on June 19, 2026. 

On July 6, 2026, World Intellectual Property Review (“WIPR”) included Cravath of counsel Kathryn‑Ann Stamm as part of its 2026 “Influential Women in IP” list. The list, selected through an in‑depth process that combines nominations, independent research and assessments by the WIPR editorial team, celebrates the women “whose expertise, leadership and achievements are shaping the future of intellectual property across the globe.”

On July 2, 2026, Cravath published the latest edition of its Artificial Intelligence Developments Newsletter, which includes a high-level review of activity across technical, regulatory, legal, and market areas of AI over the last month, highlighting selected new trends.  

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $3 billion registered senior notes offering of Dell International L.L.C. and EMC Corporation. Dell International L.L.C. and EMC Corporation are wholly‑owned subsidiaries of Dell Technologies, a leading integrated technology solutions provider in the IT industry. The transaction closed on June 16, 2026.

Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $4 billion SEC‑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 June 16, 2026.

Cravath partner Evan A. Hill was featured on a June 19, 2026 episode of the M&A Advisor Podcast, entitled “Risk & Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life.” The episode includes a conversation between Evan and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, which originally took place as a fireside chat at The M&A Advisor’s 2026 Distressed Investing Summit in Palm Beach, Florida. The discussion covers Ross’ memoir and lessons from his career, reviewing the importance of relationship building and calculated risk‑taking, offering tips for successful negotiation and sharing advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs. 

Carrie Galloway is a Managing Director and Head of the Carolinas for JPMorgan Private Bank, who began her career as a tax associate at the Firm. In this “Where Are They Now?” episode of On Tax, Carrie returns to talk with Cravath partner and host Len Teti about her career since she last appeared on the show as a Managing Director and the Global Head of Advice Lab for JPMorgan in Season 3 (listen to that episode here). They also discuss what Carrie most enjoys about her new role and how the willingness to revise one’s career plan can open up unexpected opportunities.

On June 26, 2026, Cravath partners Kevin J. Orsini and Andrew C. Compton were named to Lawdragon’s 2026 list of “500 Global Leaders in Energy,” for their work advising clients in the energy sector on Litigation and Corporate matters, respectively. This is the second consecutive year Kevin and Andrew have been featured by Lawdragon for their energy‑related work. 

On June 29, 2026, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (“Martin Marietta”), a leading supplier of aggregates and other building materials, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Lhoist North America, Inc. (“Lhoist North America”), a leading producer of hi‑calcium lime, dolomitic lime and industrial mineral products and a subsidiary of Lhoist Group, for $13.5 billion in cash and shares of Martin Marietta common stock. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Cravath is representing Martin Marietta in connection with the transaction.

On June 24, 2026, the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance published Cravath’s latest quarterly newsletter on M&A, activism and corporate governance. The newsletter provides insight into practical points, key takeaways and relevant developments across the M&A, activism, restructuring, regulatory and corporate governance landscape during the first quarter of 2026. Contributors to this edition include partners Margaret T. Segall, Evan A. Hill, Matthew L. Ploszek, Kimberley S. Drexler and Adam M. Sanchez.

Cravath partners Mark I. Greene and Noah Phillips participated in the 31st Annual Stanford Directors’ College, which was held from June 22-24, 2026, at Stanford Law School. The program addressed a broad range of problems that confront modern boards, including the board’s role in setting business strategy, CEO and board succession, crisis management, techniques for controlling legal liability, challenges posed by activist investors, boardroom dynamics, international trade issues, the global economy and cybersecurity threats.

On June 23, 2026, Cravath partner Nicholas A. Dorsey participated in The L Suite’s Late Stage General Counsel Leadership Dinner in Mountain View, California. The L Suite is an invitation-only executive peer community of CLOs, GCs and their teams. Nick co-led the discussion around navigating capital optionality, which explored paths to IPO, M&A and fundraising.

On June 18, 2026, Lawdragon announced the inclusion of 12 Cravath partners in its annual list of the “500 Leading Global IP Lawyers.” The list, assembled based on research and vetting by peers, recognizes the lawyers “protecting innovation, defending brand integrity and leveraging the assets at the heart of their clients’ businesses.”

On June 23, 2026, Westinghouse Electric Corporation (“Westinghouse”) announced its intention to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (“EDF”) under the American Nuclear Supply Chain Loans program. The program will enable investment in nuclear supply chains and accelerate deployment of new nuclear generation at scale in the United States. EDF has announced a conditional commitment (subject to Westinghouse, its owners and its partners satisfying certain conditions) of $17.5 billion in obligated funds to finance the purchase of long‑lead time items (“LLI”) for up to 10 Westinghouse AP1000® units, the only fully designed and licensed advanced commercial reactor operating in the United States today. Westinghouse will partner with up to five eligible utilities or energy companies to procure LLI for projects with two reactors each and has signed letters of intent with seven potential partners with identified sites. Cravath is representing Westinghouse in connection with the transaction.

On June 19, 2026, Intellectual Asset Management ("IAM") published an article written by Cravath partner David J. Kappos, of counsel Kathryn-Ann Stamm and associate Sarah R. Brathwaite entitled "The Clock Is Already Ticking: A Practical Guide to Turning Your Patent into a Product." The article provides inventors with a roadmap for turning their patent rights promptly into commercial value, emphasizing the importance of early commercialization planning and thoughtful structuring of deal pathways and terms.

On June 16, 2026, Cravath published a memo for its clients entitled “FFIEC Proposes Updates to Federal Banking Agencies’ Financial Institutions Rating System.” The memo examines the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s recently released notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System applicable to federally regulated insured depository institutions and federally insured credit unions.

On June 16, 2026, Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a $12+ billion North American chemicals leader. Under the terms of the agreement, Huntsman shareholders will receive 0.5476 shares in Olin for every one share of Huntsman. Upon completion of the transaction, Olin shareholders will own approximately 54.5% and Huntsman shareholders will own approximately 45.5% of the combined company, which will be renamed OlinHuntsman Corporation. Upon closing of the transaction, current Olin President and Chief Executive Officer, Ken Lane, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of OlinHuntsman. Current Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Huntsman, Peter Huntsman, will serve as non-executive Chairman of OlinHuntsman’s Board of Directors. OlinHuntsman’s Board of Directors will consist of ten members, with equal representation from Olin and Huntsman. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and the approval of Olin’s shareholders and Huntsman’s shareholders. Cravath is representing Olin Corporation in connection with the transaction.

On June 15, 2026, Cravath prepared two companion memos for its clients entitled “The Bold and the Creative (Part I): SEC Proposes to Rationalize Filer Status Framework and Extend Accommodations to Significantly More Registrants” and “The Bold and the Creative (Part II): SEC Proposes Significant Registered Offering Reforms Designed to Incentivize Companies to Go and Stay Public and Seeks Public Comment on Further Modernization.” 

Cravath partner Nicholas A. Dorsey served as the co‑editor of the 2026 edition of the Chambers Acquisition Finance Guide, which is part of the publisher’s Global Practice Guide series. Nick also co‑authored, along with Cravath partners Ryan J. Patrone, Kelly M. Smercina and Margaret R. M. Rallings, the U.S. chapter of the guide.