Cravath Publishes Summer 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal
Annmarie M. Terraciano advises on environmental matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, financings and other business transactions, as well as on environmental‑related proceedings and indemnification disputes.
Ms. Terraciano also counsels companies on matters relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) concerns, including shareholder engagement, sustainability reporting and disclosure and diligence and integration matters.
Ms. Terraciano has worked on hundreds of transactions across all industries in the U.S. and internationally, including deals in heavy manufacturing; chemical production and refining; pulp and paper; iron and steel; mining; oil and gas exploration, refining, transport and services; power generation; pharmaceuticals; electronics; telecommunications; food and beverage production; consumer goods; insurance; commercial real estate and retail chains. She also provides counseling on environmental compliance matters; environmental proceedings; environmental indemnification disputes; and environmental aspects of periodic reporting obligations under securities laws.
Ms. Terraciano has been recognized for her transactional and regulatory work in the environmental area by, among others, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
Ms. Terraciano was born in New York. She received a B.A. cum laude from Wellesley College, in 1989, an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1994 and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1998, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and an Articles Editor of the Human Rights Law Review.
Ms. Terraciano joined Cravath in 2001 and was named a senior attorney in 2012 and of counsel in 2025. Prior to joining Cravath, she practiced environmental litigation at a law firm in New York.
Ms. Terraciano also counsels companies on matters relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) concerns, including shareholder engagement, sustainability reporting and disclosure and diligence and integration matters.
Ms. Terraciano has worked on hundreds of transactions across all industries in the U.S. and internationally, including deals in heavy manufacturing; chemical production and refining; pulp and paper; iron and steel; mining; oil and gas exploration, refining, transport and services; power generation; pharmaceuticals; electronics; telecommunications; food and beverage production; consumer goods; insurance; commercial real estate and retail chains. She also provides counseling on environmental compliance matters; environmental proceedings; environmental indemnification disputes; and environmental aspects of periodic reporting obligations under securities laws.
Ms. Terraciano has been recognized for her transactional and regulatory work in the environmental area by, among others, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
Ms. Terraciano was born in New York. She received a B.A. cum laude from Wellesley College, in 1989, an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1994 and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1998, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and an Articles Editor of the Human Rights Law Review.
Ms. Terraciano joined Cravath in 2001 and was named a senior attorney in 2012 and of counsel in 2025. Prior to joining Cravath, she practiced environmental litigation at a law firm in New York.
Education
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J.D., 1998, Columbia Law SchoolHarlan Fiske Stone Scholar
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M.S., 1994, University of Wisconsin - Madison
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B.A., 1989, Wellesley Collegecum laude
Admitted In
- New York
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
- Member of the Committee on International Environmental Law
Rankings
Best Lawyers in America
- Environmental Law (2027‑2010)
Chambers USA
- Environment: Mainly Transactional - New York (2026‑2012)
The Legal 500 US
- Environment: Transactional (2026-2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011)
Super Lawyers - New York
- Environmental (2024‑2012)
Deals & Cases
October 07, 2026
Alumina Pty Ltd and Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V.’s $2.6 Billion High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $2.6 billion 144A/Reg S. high‑yield senior notes offering of Alumina Pty Ltd and Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V., wholly owned subsidiaries of Alcoa Corporation, a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum products. Proceeds of the offering will be used to finance Alcoa Corporation's acquisition of the interests of South32 Limited in bauxite mine, alumina refinery and certain aluminum smelter operations. The transaction closed on September 23, 2026.
Deals & Cases
October 01, 2026
Corteva’s Spin‑Off of Seed and Genetics Business
On October 1, 2026, Corteva, Inc. (“Corteva”) announced it has successfully spun off its advanced seed and genetics business as a new public company, Vylor, Inc., and will move forward as a leading, pure‑play global crop protection company. Cravath is representing Corteva in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 04, 2026
Stanley Black & Decker’s Sale of Excel Industries to Bad Boy Mowers
On September 4, 2026, Stanley Black & Decker, a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Excel Industries (“Excel”) business to Bad Boy Mowers. Excel is a leading designer and manufacturer of premium commercial and residential turf‑care equipment under the distinct brand of Hustler Turf Equipment (“Hustler”). Cravath is representing Stanley Black & Decker in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 31, 2026
Aon’s $17 Billion Acquisition of USI
On August 31, 2026, Aon, a leading global professional services firm, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire USI, a leading provider of property & casualty, employee benefit, personal risk and retirement solutions for the middle market and the tenth largest U.S. insurance broker, from KKR and other shareholders for a total purchase price of $17 billion. Aon expects to fund the transaction, as well as related transaction expenses and other costs, with new debt raised across a range of maturities, subject to market conditions. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Aon and the Board of Directors of USI. Cravath is representing Aon in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
June 29, 2026
Martin Marietta’s $13.5 Billion Combination with Lhoist North America
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.
Firm News
November 20, 2025
Cravath Announces New Partners and Of Counsels
Cravath has elected the following new partners, who will become members of the Firm on January 1, 2026:
Annmarie M. Terraciano advises on environmental matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, financings and other business transactions, as well as on environmental‑related proceedings and indemnification disputes.
Ms. Terraciano also counsels companies on matters relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) concerns, including shareholder engagement, sustainability reporting and disclosure and diligence and integration matters.
Ms. Terraciano has worked on hundreds of transactions across all industries in the U.S. and internationally, including deals in heavy manufacturing; chemical production and refining; pulp and paper; iron and steel; mining; oil and gas exploration, refining, transport and services; power generation; pharmaceuticals; electronics; telecommunications; food and beverage production; consumer goods; insurance; commercial real estate and retail chains. She also provides counseling on environmental compliance matters; environmental proceedings; environmental indemnification disputes; and environmental aspects of periodic reporting obligations under securities laws.
Ms. Terraciano has been recognized for her transactional and regulatory work in the environmental area by, among others, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
Ms. Terraciano was born in New York. She received a B.A. cum laude from Wellesley College, in 1989, an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1994 and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1998, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and an Articles Editor of the Human Rights Law Review.
Ms. Terraciano joined Cravath in 2001 and was named a senior attorney in 2012 and of counsel in 2025. Prior to joining Cravath, she practiced environmental litigation at a law firm in New York.
Ms. Terraciano also counsels companies on matters relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) concerns, including shareholder engagement, sustainability reporting and disclosure and diligence and integration matters.
Ms. Terraciano has worked on hundreds of transactions across all industries in the U.S. and internationally, including deals in heavy manufacturing; chemical production and refining; pulp and paper; iron and steel; mining; oil and gas exploration, refining, transport and services; power generation; pharmaceuticals; electronics; telecommunications; food and beverage production; consumer goods; insurance; commercial real estate and retail chains. She also provides counseling on environmental compliance matters; environmental proceedings; environmental indemnification disputes; and environmental aspects of periodic reporting obligations under securities laws.
Ms. Terraciano has been recognized for her transactional and regulatory work in the environmental area by, among others, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
Ms. Terraciano was born in New York. She received a B.A. cum laude from Wellesley College, in 1989, an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1994 and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1998, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and an Articles Editor of the Human Rights Law Review.
Ms. Terraciano joined Cravath in 2001 and was named a senior attorney in 2012 and of counsel in 2025. Prior to joining Cravath, she practiced environmental litigation at a law firm in New York.
Education
-
J.D., 1998, Columbia Law SchoolHarlan Fiske Stone Scholar
-
M.S., 1994, University of Wisconsin - Madison
-
B.A., 1989, Wellesley Collegecum laude
Admitted In
- New York
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
- Member of the Committee on International Environmental Law
Rankings
Best Lawyers in America
- Environmental Law (2027‑2010)
Chambers USA
- Environment: Mainly Transactional - New York (2026‑2012)
The Legal 500 US
- Environment: Transactional (2026-2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011)
Super Lawyers - New York
- Environmental (2024‑2012)
Deals & Cases
October 07, 2026
Alumina Pty Ltd and Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V.’s $2.6 Billion High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $2.6 billion 144A/Reg S. high‑yield senior notes offering of Alumina Pty Ltd and Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V., wholly owned subsidiaries of Alcoa Corporation, a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum products. Proceeds of the offering will be used to finance Alcoa Corporation's acquisition of the interests of South32 Limited in bauxite mine, alumina refinery and certain aluminum smelter operations. The transaction closed on September 23, 2026.
Deals & Cases
October 01, 2026
Corteva’s Spin‑Off of Seed and Genetics Business
On October 1, 2026, Corteva, Inc. (“Corteva”) announced it has successfully spun off its advanced seed and genetics business as a new public company, Vylor, Inc., and will move forward as a leading, pure‑play global crop protection company. Cravath is representing Corteva in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 04, 2026
Stanley Black & Decker’s Sale of Excel Industries to Bad Boy Mowers
On September 4, 2026, Stanley Black & Decker, a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Excel Industries (“Excel”) business to Bad Boy Mowers. Excel is a leading designer and manufacturer of premium commercial and residential turf‑care equipment under the distinct brand of Hustler Turf Equipment (“Hustler”). Cravath is representing Stanley Black & Decker in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 31, 2026
Aon’s $17 Billion Acquisition of USI
On August 31, 2026, Aon, a leading global professional services firm, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire USI, a leading provider of property & casualty, employee benefit, personal risk and retirement solutions for the middle market and the tenth largest U.S. insurance broker, from KKR and other shareholders for a total purchase price of $17 billion. Aon expects to fund the transaction, as well as related transaction expenses and other costs, with new debt raised across a range of maturities, subject to market conditions. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Aon and the Board of Directors of USI. Cravath is representing Aon in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
June 29, 2026
Martin Marietta’s $13.5 Billion Combination with Lhoist North America
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.
Firm News
November 20, 2025
Cravath Announces New Partners and Of Counsels
Cravath has elected the following new partners, who will become members of the Firm on January 1, 2026:
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