Cravath’s New York Office Moves to Two Manhattan West
On December 12, 2018, L Catterton, a global consumer‑focused private equity firm, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cholula, a leading producer and distributor of hot sauce. Cravath is representing Cholula in connection with the transaction.
The Cravath team is led by partners Mark I. Greene and G.J. Ligelis Jr. and includes associates Jared B. Taylor and Philip J. Cernera and foreign associate attorney Jose‑Felix Zaldivar on M&A matters; partner Stephen L. Gordon and associates Ashley N. Elnicki and Rory M. Minnis on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers, senior attorney M. C. Tania Balthazaar and associates Michelle M. Garrett and Christopher C. Gonnella on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos and associate Joel Feigenbaum on intellectual property matters; partner David M. Stuart and associate Alyssa M. Pompei on regulatory matters; partner Christine A. Varney and senior attorney Jesse M. Weiss on antitrust matters; senior attorney Joyce Law and practice area attorney Laurel R. Berkowitz on real estate matters; and senior attorney Annmarie M. Terraciano on environmental matters. Willard F. Younger also worked on M&A matters and Somi A. Umolu also worked on intellectual property matters.
Deals & Cases
September 05, 2024
On September 5, 2024, Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (“Frontier”), the largest pure‑play fiber provider in the U.S., announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all‑cash transaction valued at $20 billion. Cravath is representing Frontier in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
May 07, 2024
On May 7, 2024, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”), a global additives and specialty ingredients company, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its nutraceuticals business to Turnspire Capital Partners LLC. Cravath is representing Ashland in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
April 02, 2024
On April 2, 2024, Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (“Endeavor”), a global sports and entertainment company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, in partnership with the Endeavor management team and additional anchor investors. Cravath is representing the independent Special Committee of Endeavor’s board of directors in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 31, 2024
On January 31, 2024, Health Care Service Corporation (“HCSC”), the country’s largest customer‑owned health insurer, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with The Cigna Group (“Cigna”) to acquire its Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D and CareAllies businesses for a purchase price of $3.3 billion. Cigna’s Medicare plans currently serve 3.6 million Medicare members. Cravath is representing HCSC in connection with the transaction.
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