Cravath Publishes Winter 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal
Alexander E. Greenberg focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and general corporate matters. Mr. Greenberg advises public and private companies, boards of directors and special committees across various industries.
Mr. Greenberg’s notable transactions include representing:
- Paramount in its pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery;
- Wiz in its pending $32 billion acquisition by Google;
- Paramount’s special committee in the $28 billion merger with Skydance;
- Aon in its $13 billion acquisition of NFP;
- Disney in ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network and other media assets from the NFL in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN, the combination of its Hulu + Live TV Business with Fubo, ESPN’s proposed joint venture with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch Venu Sports and general corporate matters;
- Consolidated Communications’ special committee in the $3.1 billion acquisition by Searchlight and BCI;
- Scotiabank in its $2.8 billion acquisition of an equity interest in KeyCorp;
- Valvoline in the $2.65 billion sale of its Global Products business to Aramco;
- Martin Marietta in its $2.05 billion acquisition of aggregates operations from Blue Water Industries;
- PepsiCo in its $1.95 billion acquisition of poppi;
- ADT in the $1.6 billion sale of its commercial business to GTCR;
- Light & Wonder in the $1.2 billion sale of OpenBet to Endeavor;
- OUTFRONT Media in the C$410 million divestiture of its Canadian business to Bell Media;
- American Securities and Lindsay Goldberg in the formation of Amentum and its subsequent acquisition of DynCorp International;
- IsoPlexis in its acquisition by Berkeley Lights;
- Johnson & Johnson in the separation of Kenvue; and
- BDT Capital Partners in the formation of its third investment fund, which raised $9.1 billion of capital commitments.
Mr. Greenberg has been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America.”
Mr. Greenberg is from New York, New York. He received a B.A. from Bates College in 2012 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2017.
Mr. Greenberg joined Cravath in 2017 and was elected a partner in 2024.
Mr. Greenberg’s notable transactions include representing:
- Paramount in its pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery;
- Wiz in its pending $32 billion acquisition by Google;
- Paramount’s special committee in the $28 billion merger with Skydance;
- Aon in its $13 billion acquisition of NFP;
- Disney in ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network and other media assets from the NFL in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN, the combination of its Hulu + Live TV Business with Fubo, ESPN’s proposed joint venture with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch Venu Sports and general corporate matters;
- Consolidated Communications’ special committee in the $3.1 billion acquisition by Searchlight and BCI;
- Scotiabank in its $2.8 billion acquisition of an equity interest in KeyCorp;
- Valvoline in the $2.65 billion sale of its Global Products business to Aramco;
- Martin Marietta in its $2.05 billion acquisition of aggregates operations from Blue Water Industries;
- PepsiCo in its $1.95 billion acquisition of poppi;
- ADT in the $1.6 billion sale of its commercial business to GTCR;
- Light & Wonder in the $1.2 billion sale of OpenBet to Endeavor;
- OUTFRONT Media in the C$410 million divestiture of its Canadian business to Bell Media;
- American Securities and Lindsay Goldberg in the formation of Amentum and its subsequent acquisition of DynCorp International;
- IsoPlexis in its acquisition by Berkeley Lights;
- Johnson & Johnson in the separation of Kenvue; and
- BDT Capital Partners in the formation of its third investment fund, which raised $9.1 billion of capital commitments.
Mr. Greenberg has been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America.”
Mr. Greenberg is from New York, New York. He received a B.A. from Bates College in 2012 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2017.
Mr. Greenberg joined Cravath in 2017 and was elected a partner in 2024.
Education
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J.D., 2017, Harvard Law School
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B.A., 2012, Bates College
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2025)
Deals & Cases
February 28, 2026
Paramount’s $110 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
On February 27, 2026, Paramount Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. ("WBD") announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Paramount will acquire WBD. Under the terms of the agreement, Paramount will pay $31.00 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of WBD. The transaction values WBD at an enterprise value of $110 billion, and has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. Cravath is representing Paramount 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
December 09, 2025
Paramount’s $108.4 Billion All‑Cash Tender Offer to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
On December 8, 2025, Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”), announced it has commenced an all-cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (“WBD”) for $30.00 per share in cash, equating to an enterprise value of $108.4 billion. Paramount’s proposed transaction is for the entirety of WBD, including the Global Networks segment. Cravath is representing Paramount in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 07, 2025
Paramount Global Completes Merger with Skydance
On August 7, 2025, Paramount Global and Skydance Media (“Skydance”) announced the completion of their merger, creating a standalone global media and entertainment company, Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”). Paramount Class B shares will begin trading today on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under “PSKY.” Cravath represented the Paramount Special Committee in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 06, 2025
ESPN’s Acquisition of NFL Network and Other Media Assets from the NFL
On August 5, 2025, ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”), and the National Football League (“NFL”) announced a non‑binding agreement under which ESPN will acquire NFL Network and certain other media assets owned and controlled by the NFL, including NFL’s linear RedZone Channel and NFL Fantasy, in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN. The NFL and ESPN are also entering into a second non‑binding agreement, under which the NFL will license to ESPN certain NFL content and other intellectual property to be used by NFL Network and other assets. Cravath is representing Disney and ESPN in connection with the transaction.
Firm News
November 13, 2024
Cravath Announces New Partners
Cravath has elected six new partners.
Alexander E. Greenberg focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and general corporate matters. Mr. Greenberg advises public and private companies, boards of directors and special committees across various industries.
Mr. Greenberg’s notable transactions include representing:
- Paramount in its pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery;
- Wiz in its pending $32 billion acquisition by Google;
- Paramount’s special committee in the $28 billion merger with Skydance;
- Aon in its $13 billion acquisition of NFP;
- Disney in ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network and other media assets from the NFL in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN, the combination of its Hulu + Live TV Business with Fubo, ESPN’s proposed joint venture with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch Venu Sports and general corporate matters;
- Consolidated Communications’ special committee in the $3.1 billion acquisition by Searchlight and BCI;
- Scotiabank in its $2.8 billion acquisition of an equity interest in KeyCorp;
- Valvoline in the $2.65 billion sale of its Global Products business to Aramco;
- Martin Marietta in its $2.05 billion acquisition of aggregates operations from Blue Water Industries;
- PepsiCo in its $1.95 billion acquisition of poppi;
- ADT in the $1.6 billion sale of its commercial business to GTCR;
- Light & Wonder in the $1.2 billion sale of OpenBet to Endeavor;
- OUTFRONT Media in the C$410 million divestiture of its Canadian business to Bell Media;
- American Securities and Lindsay Goldberg in the formation of Amentum and its subsequent acquisition of DynCorp International;
- IsoPlexis in its acquisition by Berkeley Lights;
- Johnson & Johnson in the separation of Kenvue; and
- BDT Capital Partners in the formation of its third investment fund, which raised $9.1 billion of capital commitments.
Mr. Greenberg has been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America.”
Mr. Greenberg is from New York, New York. He received a B.A. from Bates College in 2012 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2017.
Mr. Greenberg joined Cravath in 2017 and was elected a partner in 2024.
Mr. Greenberg’s notable transactions include representing:
- Paramount in its pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery;
- Wiz in its pending $32 billion acquisition by Google;
- Paramount’s special committee in the $28 billion merger with Skydance;
- Aon in its $13 billion acquisition of NFP;
- Disney in ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network and other media assets from the NFL in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN, the combination of its Hulu + Live TV Business with Fubo, ESPN’s proposed joint venture with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch Venu Sports and general corporate matters;
- Consolidated Communications’ special committee in the $3.1 billion acquisition by Searchlight and BCI;
- Scotiabank in its $2.8 billion acquisition of an equity interest in KeyCorp;
- Valvoline in the $2.65 billion sale of its Global Products business to Aramco;
- Martin Marietta in its $2.05 billion acquisition of aggregates operations from Blue Water Industries;
- PepsiCo in its $1.95 billion acquisition of poppi;
- ADT in the $1.6 billion sale of its commercial business to GTCR;
- Light & Wonder in the $1.2 billion sale of OpenBet to Endeavor;
- OUTFRONT Media in the C$410 million divestiture of its Canadian business to Bell Media;
- American Securities and Lindsay Goldberg in the formation of Amentum and its subsequent acquisition of DynCorp International;
- IsoPlexis in its acquisition by Berkeley Lights;
- Johnson & Johnson in the separation of Kenvue; and
- BDT Capital Partners in the formation of its third investment fund, which raised $9.1 billion of capital commitments.
Mr. Greenberg has been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America.”
Mr. Greenberg is from New York, New York. He received a B.A. from Bates College in 2012 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2017.
Mr. Greenberg joined Cravath in 2017 and was elected a partner in 2024.
Education
-
J.D., 2017, Harvard Law School
-
B.A., 2012, Bates College
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2025)
Deals & Cases
February 28, 2026
Paramount’s $110 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
On February 27, 2026, Paramount Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. ("WBD") announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Paramount will acquire WBD. Under the terms of the agreement, Paramount will pay $31.00 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of WBD. The transaction values WBD at an enterprise value of $110 billion, and has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. Cravath is representing Paramount 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
December 09, 2025
Paramount’s $108.4 Billion All‑Cash Tender Offer to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
On December 8, 2025, Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”), announced it has commenced an all-cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (“WBD”) for $30.00 per share in cash, equating to an enterprise value of $108.4 billion. Paramount’s proposed transaction is for the entirety of WBD, including the Global Networks segment. Cravath is representing Paramount in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 07, 2025
Paramount Global Completes Merger with Skydance
On August 7, 2025, Paramount Global and Skydance Media (“Skydance”) announced the completion of their merger, creating a standalone global media and entertainment company, Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”). Paramount Class B shares will begin trading today on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under “PSKY.” Cravath represented the Paramount Special Committee in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 06, 2025
ESPN’s Acquisition of NFL Network and Other Media Assets from the NFL
On August 5, 2025, ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”), and the National Football League (“NFL”) announced a non‑binding agreement under which ESPN will acquire NFL Network and certain other media assets owned and controlled by the NFL, including NFL’s linear RedZone Channel and NFL Fantasy, in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN. The NFL and ESPN are also entering into a second non‑binding agreement, under which the NFL will license to ESPN certain NFL content and other intellectual property to be used by NFL Network and other assets. Cravath is representing Disney and ESPN in connection with the transaction.
Firm News
November 13, 2024
Cravath Announces New Partners
Cravath has elected six new partners.
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