Cravath Publishes Winter 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal
Carys J. Webb focuses her practice on data privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property matters, with a particular emphasis on transactional work and regulatory compliance.
Ms. Webb has extensive experience advising clients on data privacy and intellectual property aspects of various corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, spin‑offs and separations, licensing arrangements, partnerships, joint ventures and collaborations. Ms. Webb also negotiates and structures transactions involving the licensing, acquisition and commercialization of data and intellectual property assets across various industries and technologies.
Ms. Webb is a member of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice, where she also routinely assists clients with policy development and incident response.
Ms. Webb is recognized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and the American Bar Association as a Privacy Law Specialist. She is certified by the IAPP as a Certified Information Privacy Professional in the laws of the United States (CIPP/US) and the laws of the European Union (CIPP/E) and as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Ms. Webb is also a member of the IAPP’s Exam Development Advisory Board for the CIPP/US exam.
Ms. Webb’s notable matters include representing:
Ms. Webb is from Princeton, New Jersey. She received a B.A. with Distinction from Yale College in 2012. After graduating from Yale, Ms. Webb was a legal analyst at an investment bank in New York City. She received a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2017, where she was the Business and Bluebook Chair of the Law Review and a John M. Olin Fellow in Law & Economics.
Ms. Webb joined Cravath in 2017 and was named a senior attorney in 2024 and of counsel in 2025.
Ms. Webb is a member of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice, where she also routinely assists clients with policy development and incident response.
Ms. Webb is recognized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and the American Bar Association as a Privacy Law Specialist. She is certified by the IAPP as a Certified Information Privacy Professional in the laws of the United States (CIPP/US) and the laws of the European Union (CIPP/E) and as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Ms. Webb is also a member of the IAPP’s Exam Development Advisory Board for the CIPP/US exam.
Ms. Webb’s notable matters include representing:
Ms. Webb is from Princeton, New Jersey. She received a B.A. with Distinction from Yale College in 2012. After graduating from Yale, Ms. Webb was a legal analyst at an investment bank in New York City. She received a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2017, where she was the Business and Bluebook Chair of the Law Review and a John M. Olin Fellow in Law & Economics.
Ms. Webb joined Cravath in 2017 and was named a senior attorney in 2024 and of counsel in 2025.
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
American International Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Deals & Cases
June 29, 2026
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.
Deals & Cases
June 16, 2026
On June 16, 2026, Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a $12+ billion North American chemicals leader. Under the terms of the agreement, Huntsman shareholders will receive 0.5476 shares in Olin for every one share of Huntsman. Upon completion of the transaction, Olin shareholders will own approximately 54.5% and Huntsman shareholders will own approximately 45.5% of the combined company, which will be renamed OlinHuntsman Corporation. Upon closing of the transaction, current Olin President and Chief Executive Officer, Ken Lane, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of OlinHuntsman. Current Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Huntsman, Peter Huntsman, will serve as non-executive Chairman of OlinHuntsman’s Board of Directors. OlinHuntsman’s Board of Directors will consist of ten members, with equal representation from Olin and Huntsman. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and the approval of Olin’s shareholders and Huntsman’s shareholders. Cravath is representing Olin Corporation in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 17, 2026
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
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.
Deals & Cases
February 02, 2026
On February 2, 2026, Hain Celestial Group, a leading global health and wellness company, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its North American Snacks business, including Garden Veggie Snacks™, Terra® chips and Garden of Eatin’® snacks, to Snackruptors Inc., a Canadian, family‑owned snacks manufacturer, for $115 million in cash. Cravath is representing Hain Celestial Group in connection with the transaction.
Publications
February 26, 2026
On February 25, 2026, Cravath published the latest edition of its Cravath Data Privacy and Security Review newsletter. The Review provides an overview of recent U.S. state and federal legislative and regulatory developments, alongside U.S. and global enforcement trends and takeaways, in data privacy and cybersecurity for the last six months of 2025.
Firm News
November 20, 2025
Cravath has elected the following new partners, who will become members of the Firm on January 1, 2026:
Publications
September 22, 2025
On September 18, 2025, Cravath published the fifth edition of its Cravath Data Privacy and Security Review newsletter. The Review provides an overview of recent U.S. state and federal legislative and regulatory developments, alongside U.S. and global enforcement trends and takeaways, in data privacy and cybersecurity for the first six months of 2025. It first presents an update on emerging and existing privacy and security legislation at the federal level, including amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule, then highlights notable legislative developments at the state level across the country. This edition also explores the heightened focus on cybersecurity- and privacy‑related enforcement at federal agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice, and provides global enforcement updates from the European Union and China.
Publications
January 13, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Cravath published the fourth edition of its Cravath Data Privacy and Security Review newsletter. The Review provides an overview of U.S. state and federal legislative and regulatory developments, alongside U.S. and global enforcement trends and takeaways, in data privacy and cybersecurity for the last six months of 2024. The Review also provides an update on emerging and existing privacy and security legislation at the federal level, including the Video Privacy Protection Act, and highlights notable legislative developments at the state level, including in California, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania. This edition highlights the heightened focus on cybersecurity and privacy‑related enforcement at federal agencies including the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice, and provides global enforcement updates from the European Union, Australia and China.
Carys J. Webb focuses her practice on data privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property matters, with a particular emphasis on transactional work and regulatory compliance.
Ms. Webb has extensive experience advising clients on data privacy and intellectual property aspects of various corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, spin‑offs and separations, licensing arrangements, partnerships, joint ventures and collaborations. Ms. Webb also negotiates and structures transactions involving the licensing, acquisition and commercialization of data and intellectual property assets across various industries and technologies.
Ms. Webb is a member of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice, where she also routinely assists clients with policy development and incident response.
Ms. Webb is recognized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and the American Bar Association as a Privacy Law Specialist. She is certified by the IAPP as a Certified Information Privacy Professional in the laws of the United States (CIPP/US) and the laws of the European Union (CIPP/E) and as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Ms. Webb is also a member of the IAPP’s Exam Development Advisory Board for the CIPP/US exam.
Ms. Webb’s notable matters include representing:
Ms. Webb is from Princeton, New Jersey. She received a B.A. with Distinction from Yale College in 2012. After graduating from Yale, Ms. Webb was a legal analyst at an investment bank in New York City. She received a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2017, where she was the Business and Bluebook Chair of the Law Review and a John M. Olin Fellow in Law & Economics.
Ms. Webb joined Cravath in 2017 and was named a senior attorney in 2024 and of counsel in 2025.
Ms. Webb is a member of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice, where she also routinely assists clients with policy development and incident response.
Ms. Webb is recognized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and the American Bar Association as a Privacy Law Specialist. She is certified by the IAPP as a Certified Information Privacy Professional in the laws of the United States (CIPP/US) and the laws of the European Union (CIPP/E) and as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Ms. Webb is also a member of the IAPP’s Exam Development Advisory Board for the CIPP/US exam.
Ms. Webb’s notable matters include representing:
Ms. Webb is from Princeton, New Jersey. She received a B.A. with Distinction from Yale College in 2012. After graduating from Yale, Ms. Webb was a legal analyst at an investment bank in New York City. She received a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2017, where she was the Business and Bluebook Chair of the Law Review and a John M. Olin Fellow in Law & Economics.
Ms. Webb joined Cravath in 2017 and was named a senior attorney in 2024 and of counsel in 2025.
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
American International Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Deals & Cases
June 29, 2026
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.
Deals & Cases
June 16, 2026
On June 16, 2026, Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a $12+ billion North American chemicals leader. Under the terms of the agreement, Huntsman shareholders will receive 0.5476 shares in Olin for every one share of Huntsman. Upon completion of the transaction, Olin shareholders will own approximately 54.5% and Huntsman shareholders will own approximately 45.5% of the combined company, which will be renamed OlinHuntsman Corporation. Upon closing of the transaction, current Olin President and Chief Executive Officer, Ken Lane, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of OlinHuntsman. Current Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Huntsman, Peter Huntsman, will serve as non-executive Chairman of OlinHuntsman’s Board of Directors. OlinHuntsman’s Board of Directors will consist of ten members, with equal representation from Olin and Huntsman. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and the approval of Olin’s shareholders and Huntsman’s shareholders. Cravath is representing Olin Corporation in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 17, 2026
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
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.
Deals & Cases
February 02, 2026
On February 2, 2026, Hain Celestial Group, a leading global health and wellness company, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its North American Snacks business, including Garden Veggie Snacks™, Terra® chips and Garden of Eatin’® snacks, to Snackruptors Inc., a Canadian, family‑owned snacks manufacturer, for $115 million in cash. Cravath is representing Hain Celestial Group in connection with the transaction.
Publications
February 26, 2026
On February 25, 2026, Cravath published the latest edition of its Cravath Data Privacy and Security Review newsletter. The Review provides an overview of recent U.S. state and federal legislative and regulatory developments, alongside U.S. and global enforcement trends and takeaways, in data privacy and cybersecurity for the last six months of 2025.
Firm News
November 20, 2025
Cravath has elected the following new partners, who will become members of the Firm on January 1, 2026:
Publications
September 22, 2025
On September 18, 2025, Cravath published the fifth edition of its Cravath Data Privacy and Security Review newsletter. The Review provides an overview of recent U.S. state and federal legislative and regulatory developments, alongside U.S. and global enforcement trends and takeaways, in data privacy and cybersecurity for the first six months of 2025. It first presents an update on emerging and existing privacy and security legislation at the federal level, including amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule, then highlights notable legislative developments at the state level across the country. This edition also explores the heightened focus on cybersecurity- and privacy‑related enforcement at federal agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice, and provides global enforcement updates from the European Union and China.
Publications
January 13, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Cravath published the fourth edition of its Cravath Data Privacy and Security Review newsletter. The Review provides an overview of U.S. state and federal legislative and regulatory developments, alongside U.S. and global enforcement trends and takeaways, in data privacy and cybersecurity for the last six months of 2024. The Review also provides an update on emerging and existing privacy and security legislation at the federal level, including the Video Privacy Protection Act, and highlights notable legislative developments at the state level, including in California, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania. This edition highlights the heightened focus on cybersecurity and privacy‑related enforcement at federal agencies including the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice, and provides global enforcement updates from the European Union, Australia and China.
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