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Cravath Publishes Winter 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal

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WiseTech Global’s $2.1 Billion Acquisition of e2open

May 26, 2025

On May 25, 2025, WiseTech Global, developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (“e2open”), a U.S.‑based leading provider of SaaS solutions in the global logistics value chain, for $3.30 per share in cash equating to an enterprise value of $2.1 billion. Cravath is representing WiseTech Global in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team is led by partners G.J. Ligelis Jr. and George F. Schoen and includes associates Maria Ricaurte, M. Noa Ma and Nikita B. Patel on M&A matters; partner Ron Creamer and associates Tristan Baylor and Carolyn Liziewski on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers, senior attorney Arian Mossanenzadeh and associate S. Celine Li on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos, of counsel Kathryn‑Ann Stamm and associates Liza C. Clark and Vincent Joralemon on intellectual property matters; partner Margaret T. Segall and associate Lavinia M. Hecht on regulatory matters; partner Matthew Morreale and associate Star S. Gulant on environmental matters; and senior attorney Joyce Law and practice area attorney Lauren Piechoki on real estate matters. Jessica Early also worked on M&A matters and Simi Fajemisin also worked on regulatory matters.

Related Practices & Industries

  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Tax
  • Executive Compensation and Benefits
  • IP and Strategic Tech Transactions
  • Antitrust
  • Environmental
  • Technology
  • Transportation

People

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G.J. Ligelis Jr.
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
gligelisjr@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1892
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    Education

    • J.D., 2009, Harvard Law School
      cum laude
    • A.B., 2006, Princeton University
      Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude

    Admitted In

    • New York
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    Name
    George F. Schoen
    Title
    Corporate
    Title
    Partner
    Email
    gschoen@cravath.com
    Phone
    +1-212-474-1740
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      Education

      • J.D., 1998, University of Chicago Law School
        with Honors
      • B.A., 1994, Cornell University

      Admitted In

      • New York
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      Ron Creamer
      Title
      Tax
      Title
      Partner
      Email
      rcreamer@cravath.com
      Phone
      +1-212-474-1010
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        Education

        • M.P.P.M., 1991, Yale University
        • J.D., 1991, Yale Law School
        • A.B., 1987, Princeton University

        Admitted In

        • New York
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        Eric W. Hilfers
        Title
        Executive Compensation and Benefits
        Title
        Partner
        Email
        ehilfers@cravath.com
        Phone
        +1-212-474-1352
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          Education

          • J.D., 1998, University of Chicago Law School
            with Honors
          • A.B., 1995, Princeton University

          Admitted In

          • New York
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          Name
          David J. Kappos
          Title
          Corporate
          Title
          Partner
          Email
          dkappos@cravath.com
          Phone
          +1-212-474-1168
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            Education

            • J.D., 1990, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
            • B.S., 1983, University of California, Davis
              summa cum laude

            Admitted In

            • New York
            • California
            • District of Columbia
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            Name
            Margaret T. Segall
            Title
            Litigation
            Title
            Partner
            Email
            msegall@cravath.com
            Phone
            +1-212-474-1231
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              Education

              • J.D., 2008, Harvard Law School
                cum laude
              • A.B., 2003, Harvard College
                magna cum laude

              Admitted In

              • New York
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              Matthew Morreale
              Title
              Corporate
              Title
              Partner
              Email
              mmorreale@cravath.com
              Phone
              +1-212-474-1534
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                Education

                • J.D., 1997, Columbia Law School
                  Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
                • M.S., 1994, University of Pennsylvania
                • B.A., 1990, University of Pennsylvania
                • B.A.S., 1990, University of Pennsylvania

                Admitted In

                • New York
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                Maria Ricaurte
                Title
                Corporate
                Title
                Partner
                Email
                mricaurte@cravath.com
                Phone
                +1-212-474-1416
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                  Education

                  • J.D., 2018, University of Michigan Law School
                    cum laude
                  • B.B.A., 2013, University of Notre Dame
                    cum laude

                  Admitted In

                  • New York
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                  Kathryn-Ann Stamm
                  Title
                  Corporate
                  Title
                  Of Counsel
                  Email
                  kstamm@cravath.com
                  Phone
                  +1-212-474-1979
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                    Education

                    • J.D., 2016, Cornell Law School
                    • LL.M., 2016, City University of Hong Kong
                    • Master II, 2016, University Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
                    • Master I, 2013, University Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
                    • LL.B., 2013, University Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
                    • LL.B., 2013, King's College London
                      First Class Honors.

                    Admitted In

                    • New York
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                    Joyce Law
                    Title
                    Corporate
                    Title
                    Of Counsel
                    Email
                    jlaw@cravath.com
                    Phone
                    +1-212-474-1066
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                      Education

                      • J.D., 1997, Boston University School of Law
                      • B.Comm., 1994, University of Alberta
                        Distinction

                      Admitted In

                      • New York
                      Name
                      Lauren Piechocki
                      Title
                      Corporate
                      Title
                      Practice Area Attorney
                      Email
                      lpiechocki@cravath.com
                      Phone
                      +1-212-474-1875
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                        Education

                        • J.D., 2012, Hofstra University School of Law
                        • B.A., 2005, Syracuse University
                          Dean's Scholar Maxwell Citizen Education Conference Scholar, cum laude

                        Admitted In

                        • New York

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                        Deals & Cases

                        February 18, 2026

                        Tenax’s Merger with Air

                        On February 17, 2026, Tenax Aerospace Acquisition, LLC (“Tenax”) and Air Industries Group (“Air”) jointly announced that they have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to combine Tenax’s special mission aviation business with Air’s precision aerospace manufacturing business. At the time of the merger, Air will issue shares of its common stock to holders of Tenax membership units. After the closing, Tenax shareholders are expected to own approximately 95% of Air’s outstanding shares while existing Air shareholders are expected to own approximately 5%, and the combined company expects to remain listed on the NYSE American under the symbol AIRI. Cravath is representing Tenax in connection with the transaction.

                        Deals & Cases

                        February 17, 2026

                        Kennedy Wilson’s Acquisition by Consortium Led by William McMorrow and Fairfax

                        On February 17, 2026, Kennedy‑Wilson Holdings, Inc. (“Kennedy Wilson”) and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) jointly announced that Kennedy Wilson has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired, in an all cash‑transaction, by an entity affiliated with a consortium led by William McMorrow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kennedy Wilson, and certain other senior executives of Kennedy Wilson (collectively, the “KW Management Group”), together with Fairfax (collectively, the “Consortium”).

                        Deals & Cases

                        February 17, 2026

                        MTN’s Proposed $6.2 Billion Acquisition of IHS

                        On February 17, 2026, MTN Group Limited (“MTN”), Africa’s largest mobile network operator, announced that it has entered into an agreement with IHS Holding Limited (“IHS”), one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world, to acquire the remaining shares of IHS not already owned by MTN in an all‑cash transaction at an offer price of $8.50 per IHS share, which implies an enterprise value of $6.2 billion. The structure of the transaction is intended such that, upon completion of IHS’ announced disposals of its Latin American businesses, MTN will acquire 100% of IHS’ African tower portfolio. Following the completion of the transaction, IHS will be de‑listed from the New York Stock Exchange. Cravath is representing MTN in connection with the transaction.

                        Deals & Cases

                        February 16, 2026

                        Hapag-Lloyd’s Over $4 Billion Acquisition of ZIM

                        On February 16, 2026, Hapag‑Lloyd signed an agreement with Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (“ZIM”), the world’s 10th largest container shipping line, under which Hapag‑Lloyd will acquire 100% of ZIM’s shares for a consideration of $35 per share in cash. The total transaction value amounts to over $4 billion. As part of the transaction, FIMI Opportunity Funds will take ownership of a carved‑out Israeli container liner business. Cravath is representing Hapag‑Lloyd in connection with the transaction.

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