Michael B. Singer has a broad practice, with a particular focus on antitrust, including antitrust regulatory clearance and antitrust counseling. He has represented a wide variety of clients in diverse industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer products, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, financial services and private equity.
Mr. Singer received a B.A. in Economics and Government from Hamilton College in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from Fordham University in 2014, where he was an Articles and Notes Editor of the Law Review, an Associate Editor of the Moot Court Board and a member of the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Center. Mr. Singer has published numerous articles on the antitrust landscape, including an article on antitrust agency scrutiny of private equity, which won Best Business Article (General Economics) at Concurrences’ 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards. Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Singer practiced at a global law firm in New York, and was an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law, where he taught a class on antitrust and cross‑border mergers.
Mr. Singer joined Cravath in 2024.
Mr. Singer received a B.A. in Economics and Government from Hamilton College in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from Fordham University in 2014, where he was an Articles and Notes Editor of the Law Review, an Associate Editor of the Moot Court Board and a member of the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Center. Mr. Singer has published numerous articles on the antitrust landscape, including an article on antitrust agency scrutiny of private equity, which won Best Business Article (General Economics) at Concurrences’ 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards. Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Singer practiced at a global law firm in New York, and was an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law, where he taught a class on antitrust and cross‑border mergers.
Mr. Singer joined Cravath in 2024.
Education
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J.D., 2014, Fordham University School of LawOrder of the Coif; Mary Daly Scholar, magna cum laude
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B.A., 2009, Hamilton CollegeEmerson Scholar
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
Best Lawyers in America
- Ones to Watch (2024)
Deals & Cases
March 17, 2025
PepsiCo’s $1.95 Billion Acquisition of poppi
On March 17, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (“PepsiCo”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing PepsiCo in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 06, 2025
Disney’s Combination of its Hulu + Live TV Business with Fubo
On January 6, 2025, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) and FuboTV Inc. (“Fubo) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo, forming a combined virtual MVPD company of which Disney will become the majority owner.
Deals & Cases
October 31, 2024
Sterling Check Corp.’s $2.2 Billion Acquisition by First Advantage Corporation
On October 31, 2024, Sterling Check Corp. announced the closing of its acquisition by First Advantage Corporation, with a transaction value of approximately $2.2 billion. Sterling and First Advantage are both global providers of technology‑enabled background and identity verification services. As publicly announced, the companies entered a merger agreement on February 29, 2024, and received second requests from the Department of Justice on May 28, 2024. The parties announced the satisfaction of regulatory closing conditions on October 29, 2024. Cravath represented Sterling on all antitrust matters in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 05, 2024
Frontier’s $20 Billion Acquisition by Verizon
On September 5, 2024, Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (“Frontier”), the largest pure‑play fiber provider in the U.S., announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all‑cash transaction valued at $20 billion. Cravath is representing Frontier in connection with the transaction.
Publications
October 17, 2024
FTC Issues Final HSR Rules
On October 15, 2024, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “FTC Issues Final HSR Rules.” The memo examines the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s final version of the new Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (HSR) rules, which modify the initial proposed rules released in June 2023. The memo summarizes the HSR rules, which require parties to inform the agencies of proposed acquisitions through a filing process, including notable changes from the current and proposed rules and their implications for filing parties.
Michael B. Singer has a broad practice, with a particular focus on antitrust, including antitrust regulatory clearance and antitrust counseling. He has represented a wide variety of clients in diverse industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer products, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, financial services and private equity.
Mr. Singer received a B.A. in Economics and Government from Hamilton College in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from Fordham University in 2014, where he was an Articles and Notes Editor of the Law Review, an Associate Editor of the Moot Court Board and a member of the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Center. Mr. Singer has published numerous articles on the antitrust landscape, including an article on antitrust agency scrutiny of private equity, which won Best Business Article (General Economics) at Concurrences’ 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards. Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Singer practiced at a global law firm in New York, and was an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law, where he taught a class on antitrust and cross‑border mergers.
Mr. Singer joined Cravath in 2024.
Mr. Singer received a B.A. in Economics and Government from Hamilton College in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from Fordham University in 2014, where he was an Articles and Notes Editor of the Law Review, an Associate Editor of the Moot Court Board and a member of the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Center. Mr. Singer has published numerous articles on the antitrust landscape, including an article on antitrust agency scrutiny of private equity, which won Best Business Article (General Economics) at Concurrences’ 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards. Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Singer practiced at a global law firm in New York, and was an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law, where he taught a class on antitrust and cross‑border mergers.
Mr. Singer joined Cravath in 2024.
Education
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J.D., 2014, Fordham University School of LawOrder of the Coif; Mary Daly Scholar, magna cum laude
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B.A., 2009, Hamilton CollegeEmerson Scholar
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
Best Lawyers in America
- Ones to Watch (2024)
Deals & Cases
March 17, 2025
PepsiCo’s $1.95 Billion Acquisition of poppi
On March 17, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (“PepsiCo”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing PepsiCo in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 06, 2025
Disney’s Combination of its Hulu + Live TV Business with Fubo
On January 6, 2025, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) and FuboTV Inc. (“Fubo) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo, forming a combined virtual MVPD company of which Disney will become the majority owner.
Deals & Cases
October 31, 2024
Sterling Check Corp.’s $2.2 Billion Acquisition by First Advantage Corporation
On October 31, 2024, Sterling Check Corp. announced the closing of its acquisition by First Advantage Corporation, with a transaction value of approximately $2.2 billion. Sterling and First Advantage are both global providers of technology‑enabled background and identity verification services. As publicly announced, the companies entered a merger agreement on February 29, 2024, and received second requests from the Department of Justice on May 28, 2024. The parties announced the satisfaction of regulatory closing conditions on October 29, 2024. Cravath represented Sterling on all antitrust matters in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 05, 2024
Frontier’s $20 Billion Acquisition by Verizon
On September 5, 2024, Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (“Frontier”), the largest pure‑play fiber provider in the U.S., announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all‑cash transaction valued at $20 billion. Cravath is representing Frontier in connection with the transaction.
Publications
October 17, 2024
FTC Issues Final HSR Rules
On October 15, 2024, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “FTC Issues Final HSR Rules.” The memo examines the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s final version of the new Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (HSR) rules, which modify the initial proposed rules released in June 2023. The memo summarizes the HSR rules, which require parties to inform the agencies of proposed acquisitions through a filing process, including notable changes from the current and proposed rules and their implications for filing parties.
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