Starwood’s Acquisition by Marriott International

On September 23, 2016, Marriott International, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., creating the world’s largest hotel company. Cravath represented Starwood in connection with the transaction, including in securing the dismissal of follow‑on litigation brought by Starwood shareholders seeking to enjoin the deal.

Please click here to read the Firm’s previous news item related to its representation of Starwood in competing acquisition offers.

The Cravath team included associates Stephanie R. Gallina, Ankur N. Patel, Rachael G. Coffey, Daniel J. Cerqueira, Matthew M. Kelly, Adam J. Gross, Nicoleta D. Lupea and Catalina S. Parkinson on M&A matters; partner Joseph D. Zavaglia on the spin‑off of Starwood’s time share business; partner Lauren Angelilli, senior attorney Andrew Carlon and associate Tara L. Rhoades on tax matters; partners Eric W. Hilfers and Jonathan J. Katz and associate Matthew J. Bobby on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner Matthew Morreale on environmental matters; partner Christine A. Varney and associates Margot A. Miller and Allison C. Davido on antitrust matters; and associate John I. Karin on litigation matters.