Philip J.
Boeckman

On May 15, 2025, the boards of Greencore Group plc (“Greencore”), a leading manufacturer of convenience foods in the UK, and Bakkavor Group Plc (“Bakkavor”), a leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, announced that they have agreed the terms of a recommended acquisition of Bakkavor by Greencore at a base consideration which values each Bakkavor share at 200 pence, which implies Bakkavor’s entire issued and to be issued share capital is valued at approximately £1.2 billion. Under the terms of the transaction, Bakkavor shareholders will be entitled to (for each Bakkavor share): 0.604 new Greencore shares, 85 pence in cash and one contingent value right. Cravath is representing Greencore as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.

Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $4 billion SEC registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on March 18, 2025.

Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the €325 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured notes offering of Flora Food Management B.V. (f/k/a Upfield B.V.). Flora Food Management B.V. operates as a plant‑based consumer product company. The transaction closed on February 3, 2025.

Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $3 billion SEC registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on February 12, 2025.

Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $6 billion SEC registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on January 14, 2025.

On March 31, 2025, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named for the fourth consecutive year to India Business Law Journal’s 2025 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes lawyers who are “indispensable advisers on India‑related matters, bridging jurisdictions and driving transactions and disputes that fuel India’s engagement with the world,” as nominated primarily by lawyers at Indian law firms.

On November 14, 2024, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman participated in the American Bar Association’s 2024 International Law Section Fall Conference, which was held from November 13‑15 in London. The Conference marks the 100th anniversary of the ABA’s first London conference in 1924, at which Paul Cravath participated as an Honorary Member of Gray’s Inn. Philip chaired a panel entitled “The Next 100 Years: Crystal Ball Forecasts for UK Corporate Activity and Lawyers for UK Clients,” which assessed critical developments for UK companies, including the listing environment, the rise of private capital, Brexit and more.

On July 17, 2024, the India Business Law Journal named Cravath among the “Key Players” in its 2024 ranking of the leading foreign law firms involved in India‑related work. The publication noted that Cravath “is often appointed on complex, high‑value deals involving Indian parties” and highlighted its representation of Tata Technologies Limited in its IPO, as well as Viatris in the divestitures of its Women’s Healthcare business and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient business in India. Interviewees said the Firm is “proactive in covering matters and anticipating the next steps” and has “offered excellent services,” highlighting the work of Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman.

On June 25, 2024, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named for the third consecutive year to India Business Law Journal’s 2024 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes the “leading international advisers who are key for getting deals done in India,” as nominated primarily by lawyers at Indian law firms.

On July 6, 2023, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named to India Business Law Journal’s 2023 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes “the foreign lawyers most recommended by clients and peers for their work on the cross‑border aspects of India‑related matters,” as nominated by professionals at a wide range of Indian and global companies and Indian law firms.