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Lauren
Piechocki
Practice Area Attorney, Corporate
Lauren Piechocki is an attorney in Cravath’s Corporate Department and focuses her practice on real estate. Her experience includes representing institutional and individual clients, including developers and investors, in all areas of real estate transactions, including real estate finance, acquisitions and dispositions for office, retail and mixed‑use building and development sites across the United States.
Ms. Piechocki was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for her work in real estate in 2021.
Ms. Piechocki received a B.A. cum laude from Syracuse University in 2005 and a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 2012.
Ms. Piechocki joined Cravath in 2022. Prior to joining Cravath, she was associated with a law firm in New York. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court and the Eastern District of New York Bankruptcy Court.
Ms. Piechocki was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for her work in real estate in 2021.
Ms. Piechocki received a B.A. cum laude from Syracuse University in 2005 and a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 2012.
Ms. Piechocki joined Cravath in 2022. Prior to joining Cravath, she was associated with a law firm in New York. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court and the Eastern District of New York Bankruptcy Court.
Education
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J.D., 2012, Hofstra University School of Law
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B.A., 2005, Syracuse UniversityDean's Scholar Maxwell Citizen Education Conference Scholar, cum laude
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
Super Lawyers
- Rising Stars - New York (2021)
Deals & Cases
August 15, 2025
Fitch Learning’s Acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions and the Canadian Securities Institute
On August 14, 2025, Fitch Learning, a global leader in financial learning and professional certifications, announced it signed an agreement with Moody’s to acquire two of their businesses, Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions, a global provider of credit training, and the Canadian Securities Institute, a leading provider of professional certifications for the Canadian financial services industry. Cravath is representing Fitch Learning 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 04, 2025
Martin Marietta’s Exchange of Assets with Quikrete and Acquisition of Premier
On August 4, 2025, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (“Martin Marietta”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (“Quikrete”) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as $450 million of cash. In exchange, Quikrete will receive Martin Marietta’s Midlothian cement plant, related cement terminals and North Texas ready‑mixed concrete assets.
Deals & Cases
July 21, 2025
ZimVie’s Acquisition by ARCHIMED
On July 21, 2025, ZimVie Inc. (“ZimVie”), a global life sciences leader in the dental implant market, announced their entry into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ZimVie will be acquired by an affiliate of ARCHIMED (“ARCHIMED”), an investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Under the terms of the merger agreement, ZimVie stockholders will receive $19.00 in cash for each share of ZimVie common stock outstanding at the closing of the transaction, corresponding to an enterprise value of approximately $730 million. Cravath is representing ZimVie in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
June 23, 2025
Illumina’s Acquisition of SomaLogic
On June 23, 2025, Illumina, Inc. (“Illumina”) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Standard BioTools under which Illumina will acquire SomaLogic, a leader in data‑driven proteomics technology, and other specified assets for $350 million in cash payable at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus up to $75 million in near-term performance‑based milestones and performance‑based royalties. Cravath is representing Illumina in connection with the transaction.
Lauren Piechocki is an attorney in Cravath’s Corporate Department and focuses her practice on real estate. Her experience includes representing institutional and individual clients, including developers and investors, in all areas of real estate transactions, including real estate finance, acquisitions and dispositions for office, retail and mixed‑use building and development sites across the United States.
Ms. Piechocki was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for her work in real estate in 2021.
Ms. Piechocki received a B.A. cum laude from Syracuse University in 2005 and a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 2012.
Ms. Piechocki joined Cravath in 2022. Prior to joining Cravath, she was associated with a law firm in New York. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court and the Eastern District of New York Bankruptcy Court.
Ms. Piechocki was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for her work in real estate in 2021.
Ms. Piechocki received a B.A. cum laude from Syracuse University in 2005 and a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 2012.
Ms. Piechocki joined Cravath in 2022. Prior to joining Cravath, she was associated with a law firm in New York. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court and the Eastern District of New York Bankruptcy Court.
Education
-
J.D., 2012, Hofstra University School of Law
-
B.A., 2005, Syracuse UniversityDean's Scholar Maxwell Citizen Education Conference Scholar, cum laude
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
Super Lawyers
- Rising Stars - New York (2021)
Deals & Cases
August 15, 2025
Fitch Learning’s Acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions and the Canadian Securities Institute
On August 14, 2025, Fitch Learning, a global leader in financial learning and professional certifications, announced it signed an agreement with Moody’s to acquire two of their businesses, Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions, a global provider of credit training, and the Canadian Securities Institute, a leading provider of professional certifications for the Canadian financial services industry. Cravath is representing Fitch Learning 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 04, 2025
Martin Marietta’s Exchange of Assets with Quikrete and Acquisition of Premier
On August 4, 2025, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (“Martin Marietta”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (“Quikrete”) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as $450 million of cash. In exchange, Quikrete will receive Martin Marietta’s Midlothian cement plant, related cement terminals and North Texas ready‑mixed concrete assets.
Deals & Cases
July 21, 2025
ZimVie’s Acquisition by ARCHIMED
On July 21, 2025, ZimVie Inc. (“ZimVie”), a global life sciences leader in the dental implant market, announced their entry into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ZimVie will be acquired by an affiliate of ARCHIMED (“ARCHIMED”), an investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Under the terms of the merger agreement, ZimVie stockholders will receive $19.00 in cash for each share of ZimVie common stock outstanding at the closing of the transaction, corresponding to an enterprise value of approximately $730 million. Cravath is representing ZimVie in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
June 23, 2025
Illumina’s Acquisition of SomaLogic
On June 23, 2025, Illumina, Inc. (“Illumina”) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Standard BioTools under which Illumina will acquire SomaLogic, a leader in data‑driven proteomics technology, and other specified assets for $350 million in cash payable at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus up to $75 million in near-term performance‑based milestones and performance‑based royalties. Cravath is representing Illumina in connection with the transaction.
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