Four Decades for Justice
C. Daniel Haaren focuses his practice on capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, other equity financings and investment grade, high‑yield and convertible bond offerings. He regularly advises clients on governance, public disclosure and general corporate matters.
Mr. Haaren’s clients have included ADT, Albemarle, Ashland, Bank of America, Barclays, BDT Capital Partners, Booking Holdings, Brunswick, Cable One, Cincinnati Bell, Cinemark, Citigroup, Conduent, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, FactSet Research Systems, Gannett, Goldman Sachs, Illumina, J.P. Morgan, John Wood Group, Martin Marietta, MediaAlpha, Morgan Stanley, Olin, PG&E, Pinnacle Foods, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood, Shaolin Capital Management, Swvl, Technicolor, US Foods, ViewRay, Wells Fargo and White Mountains Insurance Group.
Mr. Haaren’s notable financing transactions include:
Mr. Haaren’s notable M&A transactions include representing:
Mr. Haaren was named a “Rising Star” by Law360 in 2021, recognizing him as one of five outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40, and received Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2022 Americas Rising Star Award for “Best in Equity Capital Markets.” He has been recognized for his work in capital markets by The Legal 500 US. Mr. Haaren also presents on developments in corporate and capital markets law, having participated in events such as TechGC’s First‑Time GC Summit. He was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2023.
Mr. Haaren was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. He received a B.A. from Duke University in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the New York University School of Law in 2012, where he was an Articles Editor of the Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mr. Haaren joined Cravath in 2012 and was elected a partner in 2019. He currently serves as Corporate Hiring Partner and is a member of the Diversity Committee.
Mr. Haaren’s clients have included ADT, Albemarle, Ashland, Bank of America, Barclays, BDT Capital Partners, Booking Holdings, Brunswick, Cable One, Cincinnati Bell, Cinemark, Citigroup, Conduent, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, FactSet Research Systems, Gannett, Goldman Sachs, Illumina, J.P. Morgan, John Wood Group, Martin Marietta, MediaAlpha, Morgan Stanley, Olin, PG&E, Pinnacle Foods, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood, Shaolin Capital Management, Swvl, Technicolor, US Foods, ViewRay, Wells Fargo and White Mountains Insurance Group.
Mr. Haaren’s notable financing transactions include:
Mr. Haaren’s notable M&A transactions include representing:
Mr. Haaren was named a “Rising Star” by Law360 in 2021, recognizing him as one of five outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40, and received Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2022 Americas Rising Star Award for “Best in Equity Capital Markets.” He has been recognized for his work in capital markets by The Legal 500 US. Mr. Haaren also presents on developments in corporate and capital markets law, having participated in events such as TechGC’s First‑Time GC Summit. He was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2023.
Mr. Haaren was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. He received a B.A. from Duke University in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the New York University School of Law in 2012, where he was an Articles Editor of the Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mr. Haaren joined Cravath in 2012 and was elected a partner in 2019. He currently serves as Corporate Hiring Partner and is a member of the Diversity Committee.
Law360
The Dealmaker Quarterly
Law360
The Legal 500 US
Americas Rising Star Awards - Best in Equity Capital Markets, Euromoney Legal Media Group (2022)
Deals & Cases
March 27, 2024
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $400 million 144A convertible senior notes offering of Xerox Holdings Corporation, a workplace technology company that builds and integrates software and hardware, and the financial institution counterparties to a “capped call” transaction entered into by Xerox Holdings Corporation in connection with the offering. The transaction closed on March 11, 2024.
Deals & Cases
March 19, 2024
Cravath represented Albemarle Corporation in connection with its $2.3 billion public offering of depositary shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock of Albemarle, at a public offering price of $50 per share. Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. The transaction closed on March 8, 2024.
Deals & Cases
February 23, 2024
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $500 million registered notes offering of CNA Financial Corporation, a global insurance organization serving businesses with a broad range of commercial property and casualty insurance products, including surety, and insurance‑related services. The transaction closed on February 9, 2024.
Deals & Cases
February 15, 2024
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $750 million registered senior notes offering of KLA Corporation, a leading supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries. The transaction closed on February 1, 2024.
Deals & Cases
December 12, 2023
On December 11, 2023, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (“Eagle”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the midsize dry bulk vessel segment, announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger on a Net Asset Value to Net Asset Value (“NAV”) basis with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $2.1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Eagle shareholders will receive 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock for each share of Eagle common stock owned. This represents a total consideration of approximately $52.60 per share, a 17% premium based on Eagle’s closing share price of $44.85 on December 8, 2023. Upon the close of the transaction, Star Bulk and Eagle shareholders will own approximately 71% and 29% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis, respectively. Cravath is representing Star Bulk in connection with the transaction.
Activities & Publications
October 24, 2023
On October 23, 2023, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett chaired and, together with partner C. Daniel Haaren, spoke at “Securities Offerings 2023: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering, offered insights on registration statements, explored how to work effectively with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and focused on drafting key securities offering documentation. The course also highlighted trending topics in the current environment.
Activities & Publications
March 03, 2023
On March 3, 2023, Cravath partners Nicholas A. Dorsey and C. Daniel Haaren participated in TechGC’s 2023 First-Time GC Summit, which was held in Brooklyn, New York, and featured GCs and leading legal professionals for discussions on how first-time general counsels can navigate the current macroeconomic climate. Nick spoke in a roundtable discussion focused on “Crisis Management,” which touched on valuation issues including navigating down rounds and underwater equity concerns. Dan spoke in a roundtable discussion on “Accelerating Other Functions,” which reviewed cross-functional partnerships and how legal can help accelerate the work of other departments within a company, such as sales, product, finance and corporate development.
Activities & Publications
October 19, 2022
On October 18, 2022, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett chaired and, together with partner C. Daniel Haaren, spoke at “Securities Offerings 2022: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering, offered insights on registration statements, explored how to work effectively with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and focused on drafting key securities offering documentation. The course also highlighted trending topics in the current environment.
Accolades
October 10, 2022
Six Cravath partners were honored as Rising Stars by Euromoney Legal Media Group in its 2022 Americas Awards, which were announced on October 6, 2022. Partners Sharonmoyee Goswami, C. Daniel Haaren, Lauren M. Rosenberg, Michael L. Arnold, Heather A. Benjamin and Matthew J. Bobby were recognized in the “Patent,” “Equity Capital Markets,” “Securities Litigation,” “Corporate Governance,” “Wealth Management” and “Labor & Employment” categories, respectively. The awards honor “the region’s emerging leaders,” who “have been rising to prominence within their chosen specialisms” and represent “the next generation of leaders in their fields.”
C. Daniel Haaren focuses his practice on capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, other equity financings and investment grade, high‑yield and convertible bond offerings. He regularly advises clients on governance, public disclosure and general corporate matters.
Mr. Haaren’s clients have included ADT, Albemarle, Ashland, Bank of America, Barclays, BDT Capital Partners, Booking Holdings, Brunswick, Cable One, Cincinnati Bell, Cinemark, Citigroup, Conduent, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, FactSet Research Systems, Gannett, Goldman Sachs, Illumina, J.P. Morgan, John Wood Group, Martin Marietta, MediaAlpha, Morgan Stanley, Olin, PG&E, Pinnacle Foods, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood, Shaolin Capital Management, Swvl, Technicolor, US Foods, ViewRay, Wells Fargo and White Mountains Insurance Group.
Mr. Haaren’s notable financing transactions include:
Mr. Haaren’s notable M&A transactions include representing:
Mr. Haaren was named a “Rising Star” by Law360 in 2021, recognizing him as one of five outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40, and received Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2022 Americas Rising Star Award for “Best in Equity Capital Markets.” He has been recognized for his work in capital markets by The Legal 500 US. Mr. Haaren also presents on developments in corporate and capital markets law, having participated in events such as TechGC’s First‑Time GC Summit. He was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2023.
Mr. Haaren was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. He received a B.A. from Duke University in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the New York University School of Law in 2012, where he was an Articles Editor of the Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mr. Haaren joined Cravath in 2012 and was elected a partner in 2019. He currently serves as Corporate Hiring Partner and is a member of the Diversity Committee.
Mr. Haaren’s clients have included ADT, Albemarle, Ashland, Bank of America, Barclays, BDT Capital Partners, Booking Holdings, Brunswick, Cable One, Cincinnati Bell, Cinemark, Citigroup, Conduent, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, FactSet Research Systems, Gannett, Goldman Sachs, Illumina, J.P. Morgan, John Wood Group, Martin Marietta, MediaAlpha, Morgan Stanley, Olin, PG&E, Pinnacle Foods, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood, Shaolin Capital Management, Swvl, Technicolor, US Foods, ViewRay, Wells Fargo and White Mountains Insurance Group.
Mr. Haaren’s notable financing transactions include:
Mr. Haaren’s notable M&A transactions include representing:
Mr. Haaren was named a “Rising Star” by Law360 in 2021, recognizing him as one of five outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40, and received Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2022 Americas Rising Star Award for “Best in Equity Capital Markets.” He has been recognized for his work in capital markets by The Legal 500 US. Mr. Haaren also presents on developments in corporate and capital markets law, having participated in events such as TechGC’s First‑Time GC Summit. He was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2023.
Mr. Haaren was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. He received a B.A. from Duke University in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the New York University School of Law in 2012, where he was an Articles Editor of the Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mr. Haaren joined Cravath in 2012 and was elected a partner in 2019. He currently serves as Corporate Hiring Partner and is a member of the Diversity Committee.
Law360
The Dealmaker Quarterly
Law360
The Legal 500 US
Americas Rising Star Awards - Best in Equity Capital Markets, Euromoney Legal Media Group (2022)
Deals & Cases
March 27, 2024
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $400 million 144A convertible senior notes offering of Xerox Holdings Corporation, a workplace technology company that builds and integrates software and hardware, and the financial institution counterparties to a “capped call” transaction entered into by Xerox Holdings Corporation in connection with the offering. The transaction closed on March 11, 2024.
Deals & Cases
March 19, 2024
Cravath represented Albemarle Corporation in connection with its $2.3 billion public offering of depositary shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock of Albemarle, at a public offering price of $50 per share. Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. The transaction closed on March 8, 2024.
Deals & Cases
February 23, 2024
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $500 million registered notes offering of CNA Financial Corporation, a global insurance organization serving businesses with a broad range of commercial property and casualty insurance products, including surety, and insurance‑related services. The transaction closed on February 9, 2024.
Deals & Cases
February 15, 2024
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $750 million registered senior notes offering of KLA Corporation, a leading supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries. The transaction closed on February 1, 2024.
Deals & Cases
December 12, 2023
On December 11, 2023, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (“Eagle”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the midsize dry bulk vessel segment, announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger on a Net Asset Value to Net Asset Value (“NAV”) basis with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $2.1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Eagle shareholders will receive 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock for each share of Eagle common stock owned. This represents a total consideration of approximately $52.60 per share, a 17% premium based on Eagle’s closing share price of $44.85 on December 8, 2023. Upon the close of the transaction, Star Bulk and Eagle shareholders will own approximately 71% and 29% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis, respectively. Cravath is representing Star Bulk in connection with the transaction.
Activities & Publications
October 24, 2023
On October 23, 2023, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett chaired and, together with partner C. Daniel Haaren, spoke at “Securities Offerings 2023: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering, offered insights on registration statements, explored how to work effectively with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and focused on drafting key securities offering documentation. The course also highlighted trending topics in the current environment.
Activities & Publications
March 03, 2023
On March 3, 2023, Cravath partners Nicholas A. Dorsey and C. Daniel Haaren participated in TechGC’s 2023 First-Time GC Summit, which was held in Brooklyn, New York, and featured GCs and leading legal professionals for discussions on how first-time general counsels can navigate the current macroeconomic climate. Nick spoke in a roundtable discussion focused on “Crisis Management,” which touched on valuation issues including navigating down rounds and underwater equity concerns. Dan spoke in a roundtable discussion on “Accelerating Other Functions,” which reviewed cross-functional partnerships and how legal can help accelerate the work of other departments within a company, such as sales, product, finance and corporate development.
Activities & Publications
October 19, 2022
On October 18, 2022, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett chaired and, together with partner C. Daniel Haaren, spoke at “Securities Offerings 2022: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering, offered insights on registration statements, explored how to work effectively with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and focused on drafting key securities offering documentation. The course also highlighted trending topics in the current environment.
Accolades
October 10, 2022
Six Cravath partners were honored as Rising Stars by Euromoney Legal Media Group in its 2022 Americas Awards, which were announced on October 6, 2022. Partners Sharonmoyee Goswami, C. Daniel Haaren, Lauren M. Rosenberg, Michael L. Arnold, Heather A. Benjamin and Matthew J. Bobby were recognized in the “Patent,” “Equity Capital Markets,” “Securities Litigation,” “Corporate Governance,” “Wealth Management” and “Labor & Employment” categories, respectively. The awards honor “the region’s emerging leaders,” who “have been rising to prominence within their chosen specialisms” and represent “the next generation of leaders in their fields.”
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