Cravath’s London Office Moves to 100 Cheapside
Ron Creamer is a seasoned tax practitioner in all types of acquisitions and dispositions, particularly cross-border transactions. Mr. Creamer is noted for his calm, business-oriented approach and his ability to achieve consensus in complex negotiations. In addition to advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, Mr. Creamer regularly counsels clients on the execution and IRS review of tax-efficient financing techniques and capital markets strategies.
Notable transactions include representing:
- UScellular’s independent directors in the pending $4.4 billion sale of UScellular’s wireless operations and select spectrum assets to T‑Mobile;
- Deutsche Börse in its €3.9 billion acquisition of SimCorp and the combination of ISS and Qontigo’s index business as ISS STOXX;
- Credit Suisse in its CHF3.475 billion merger into UBS;
- Jefferies in the expansion of its strategic alliance with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which includes a total commitment of up to $3.4 billion to Jefferies by SMBC;
- Texas Capital Bank in the $3.4 billion sale of BankDirect to Truist;
- ADT in the $1.6 billion sale of its commercial business to GTCR and its $1.2 billion equity investment from State Farm;
- Dowlais in its pending £1.16 billion combination with American Axle & Manufacturing;
- Convey Health Solutions in its $1.1 billion take-private acquisition by TPG Capital;
- Lifezone Metals in its approximately $1 billion SPAC combination with GoGreen Investments;
- Hasbro in the $500 million sale of its eOne Film and TV Business to Lionsgate;
- WiseTech Global in its $414 million acquisition of Blume Global from funds managed by Apollo and EQT and its $230 million acquisition of Envase Technologies from Firmament;
- Ahold Delhaize in the sale of its FreshDirect business to Getir;
- Airspan in the sale of Mimosa to Radisys;
- entrotech in the formation of PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a joint venture with PPG Industries;
- Illumina in its spin-off of GRAIL;
- OMERS Private Equity in its pending acquisition of Integris and its acquisition of a majority stake in Knight Commercial;
- Owl Rock in its investment in Amergin Asset Management;
- Pacific General in its acquisition of a majority stake in Lenwich;
- RedHill Biopharma in its agreement with HealthCare Royalty to extinguish its debt obligations in exchange for Movantik;
- Taro in its acquisition of Alchemee, formerly The Proactiv Company, from Galderma; and
- Thrivent in its acquisition of a majority stake in College Avenue.
Mr. Creamer has been repeatedly recognized as one of the country’s leading tax practitioners by, among others, Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Law360, The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 UK, The Best Lawyers in America and Lawdragon.
Mr. Creamer was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He received an A.B. from Princeton University in 1987, a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1991 and an M.P.P.M. from Yale University in 1991.
Notable transactions include representing:
- UScellular’s independent directors in the pending $4.4 billion sale of UScellular’s wireless operations and select spectrum assets to T‑Mobile;
- Deutsche Börse in its €3.9 billion acquisition of SimCorp and the combination of ISS and Qontigo’s index business as ISS STOXX;
- Credit Suisse in its CHF3.475 billion merger into UBS;
- Jefferies in the expansion of its strategic alliance with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which includes a total commitment of up to $3.4 billion to Jefferies by SMBC;
- Texas Capital Bank in the $3.4 billion sale of BankDirect to Truist;
- ADT in the $1.6 billion sale of its commercial business to GTCR and its $1.2 billion equity investment from State Farm;
- Dowlais in its pending £1.16 billion combination with American Axle & Manufacturing;
- Convey Health Solutions in its $1.1 billion take-private acquisition by TPG Capital;
- Lifezone Metals in its approximately $1 billion SPAC combination with GoGreen Investments;
- Hasbro in the $500 million sale of its eOne Film and TV Business to Lionsgate;
- WiseTech Global in its $414 million acquisition of Blume Global from funds managed by Apollo and EQT and its $230 million acquisition of Envase Technologies from Firmament;
- Ahold Delhaize in the sale of its FreshDirect business to Getir;
- Airspan in the sale of Mimosa to Radisys;
- entrotech in the formation of PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a joint venture with PPG Industries;
- Illumina in its spin-off of GRAIL;
- OMERS Private Equity in its pending acquisition of Integris and its acquisition of a majority stake in Knight Commercial;
- Owl Rock in its investment in Amergin Asset Management;
- Pacific General in its acquisition of a majority stake in Lenwich;
- RedHill Biopharma in its agreement with HealthCare Royalty to extinguish its debt obligations in exchange for Movantik;
- Taro in its acquisition of Alchemee, formerly The Proactiv Company, from Galderma; and
- Thrivent in its acquisition of a majority stake in College Avenue.
Mr. Creamer has been repeatedly recognized as one of the country’s leading tax practitioners by, among others, Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Law360, The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 UK, The Best Lawyers in America and Lawdragon.
Mr. Creamer was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He received an A.B. from Princeton University in 1987, a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1991 and an M.P.P.M. from Yale University in 1991.
Education
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M.P.P.M., 1991, Yale University
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J.D., 1991, Yale Law School
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A.B., 1987, Princeton University
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
Best Lawyers in America
- Tax Law (2025, 2024)
Chambers Global
- International Tax - USA (2024‑2011)
Chambers USA
- Tax - New York (2024‑2004)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024, 2023)
Law360
- Tax MVP of the Year (2017)
The Legal 500 Hall of Fame
- International Tax
- US Taxes: Non‑contentious
The Legal 500 US
- International Tax (2024‑2008)
- US Taxes: Non‑contentious (2024-2007)
Deals & Cases
March 05, 2025
Pacific General’s Strategic Partnership with Lenwich
On March 4, 2025, Pacific General, a New York‑based private investment firm, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lenwich, a premium sandwich brand that has been a staple in New York City since 1989. Lenwich’s founder will retain a significant equity interest in the company and continue to lead Lenwich as CEO. The partnership between Pacific General and Lenwich aims to accelerate Lenwich’s expansion beyond its home market in New York City, extending across the East Coast and the broader United States. Cravath is representing Pacific General in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 29, 2025
Dowlais Group plc’s £1.16 Billion Recommended Cash and Share Combination with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.
On January 29, 2025, Dowlais Group plc (“Dowlais”), a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector, and American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (“AAM”), a leading automotive and mobility supplier, announced that their boards have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash and share combination. Under the terms of the combination, each Dowlais shareholder will be entitled to receive 0.0863 new AAM shares, 42 pence in cash and up to 2.8 pence in the form of dividends to be paid prior to completion. Dowlais shareholders will own approximately 49% of AAM upon closing. The offer values Dowlais at approximately £1.16 billion.
Deals & Cases
December 04, 2024
OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Integris
On December 3, 2024, OMERS Private Equity, which manages investments globally on behalf of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Integris, a leading provider of IT services in the United States, from Frontenac, a Chicago‑based private equity firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 07, 2024
Iris Financial’s Combination with Younited
On October 7, 2024, Iris Financial, a Euronext Amsterdam-listed company focused on the financial services sector, and Younited S.A. (“Younited”), a leading European consumer credit business, announced they have signed a business combination agreement. Iris Financial will inject between €150 and €200 million of capital into Younited in consideration for newly-issued shares of Younited. At completion of the Combination (prior to the share capital increase), Iris Financial will own at least 95% of Younited, with any remaining Younited shares to be acquired by Iris after completion pursuant to drag-along provisions contained in Younited’s existing shareholder agreement and upon the exercise of put-call rights by Iris or certain historical Younited shareholders. Iris Financial will be renamed “Younited Financial” and will remain listed on Euronext Amsterdam while applying for an additional listing on Euronext Paris. Cravath is representing Iris Financial as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 12, 2024
Scotiabank’s $2.8 Billion Acquisition of an Equity Interest in KeyCorp
On August 12, 2024, Scotiabank announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire an approximate 14.9% pro-forma ownership stake in KeyCorp, a premier U.S. based financial services company, through an issuance of common shares at a price of $17.17 per share. The total cash consideration is approximately $2.8 billion. Cravath is representing Scotiabank in connection with the transaction.
Activities
December 23, 2024
Ron Creamer Honored as Member of Lawyers Alliance for New York’s 25 Year Circle for Exceptional Volunteerism
On October 28, 2024, at the Lawyers Alliance for New York’s 2024 Cornerstone Awards, which were held at Paramount Global’s offices in New York to recognize “superior pro bono service to nonprofit organizations,” Cravath partner Ron Creamer was honored as a member of the organization’s “25 Year Circle” for his longstanding commitment among its “repeated and continuing volunteers” for pro bono service. Ron received the inaugural Cornerstone Award in 1997.
Activities
October 31, 2024
Ron Creamer Delivers Marvin A. Chirelstein Colloquium at Yale Law School
On October 30, 2024, Cravath partner Ron Creamer delivered an address at Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut as part of the Marvin A. Chirelstein Colloquium on Contemporary Issues in Law and Business. The Colloquium, hosted by the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law, invites preeminent corporate practitioners, members of the business and investment communities, judges and regulators to discuss current issues and emerging trends in their fields. Ron’s address was entitled “‘Tax Loopholes’: A Theoretical and Practical Exploration.”
Ron Creamer is a seasoned tax practitioner in all types of acquisitions and dispositions, particularly cross-border transactions. Mr. Creamer is noted for his calm, business-oriented approach and his ability to achieve consensus in complex negotiations. In addition to advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, Mr. Creamer regularly counsels clients on the execution and IRS review of tax-efficient financing techniques and capital markets strategies.
Notable transactions include representing:
- UScellular’s independent directors in the pending $4.4 billion sale of UScellular’s wireless operations and select spectrum assets to T‑Mobile;
- Deutsche Börse in its €3.9 billion acquisition of SimCorp and the combination of ISS and Qontigo’s index business as ISS STOXX;
- Credit Suisse in its CHF3.475 billion merger into UBS;
- Jefferies in the expansion of its strategic alliance with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which includes a total commitment of up to $3.4 billion to Jefferies by SMBC;
- Texas Capital Bank in the $3.4 billion sale of BankDirect to Truist;
- ADT in the $1.6 billion sale of its commercial business to GTCR and its $1.2 billion equity investment from State Farm;
- Dowlais in its pending £1.16 billion combination with American Axle & Manufacturing;
- Convey Health Solutions in its $1.1 billion take-private acquisition by TPG Capital;
- Lifezone Metals in its approximately $1 billion SPAC combination with GoGreen Investments;
- Hasbro in the $500 million sale of its eOne Film and TV Business to Lionsgate;
- WiseTech Global in its $414 million acquisition of Blume Global from funds managed by Apollo and EQT and its $230 million acquisition of Envase Technologies from Firmament;
- Ahold Delhaize in the sale of its FreshDirect business to Getir;
- Airspan in the sale of Mimosa to Radisys;
- entrotech in the formation of PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a joint venture with PPG Industries;
- Illumina in its spin-off of GRAIL;
- OMERS Private Equity in its pending acquisition of Integris and its acquisition of a majority stake in Knight Commercial;
- Owl Rock in its investment in Amergin Asset Management;
- Pacific General in its acquisition of a majority stake in Lenwich;
- RedHill Biopharma in its agreement with HealthCare Royalty to extinguish its debt obligations in exchange for Movantik;
- Taro in its acquisition of Alchemee, formerly The Proactiv Company, from Galderma; and
- Thrivent in its acquisition of a majority stake in College Avenue.
Mr. Creamer has been repeatedly recognized as one of the country’s leading tax practitioners by, among others, Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Law360, The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 UK, The Best Lawyers in America and Lawdragon.
Mr. Creamer was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He received an A.B. from Princeton University in 1987, a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1991 and an M.P.P.M. from Yale University in 1991.
Notable transactions include representing:
- UScellular’s independent directors in the pending $4.4 billion sale of UScellular’s wireless operations and select spectrum assets to T‑Mobile;
- Deutsche Börse in its €3.9 billion acquisition of SimCorp and the combination of ISS and Qontigo’s index business as ISS STOXX;
- Credit Suisse in its CHF3.475 billion merger into UBS;
- Jefferies in the expansion of its strategic alliance with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which includes a total commitment of up to $3.4 billion to Jefferies by SMBC;
- Texas Capital Bank in the $3.4 billion sale of BankDirect to Truist;
- ADT in the $1.6 billion sale of its commercial business to GTCR and its $1.2 billion equity investment from State Farm;
- Dowlais in its pending £1.16 billion combination with American Axle & Manufacturing;
- Convey Health Solutions in its $1.1 billion take-private acquisition by TPG Capital;
- Lifezone Metals in its approximately $1 billion SPAC combination with GoGreen Investments;
- Hasbro in the $500 million sale of its eOne Film and TV Business to Lionsgate;
- WiseTech Global in its $414 million acquisition of Blume Global from funds managed by Apollo and EQT and its $230 million acquisition of Envase Technologies from Firmament;
- Ahold Delhaize in the sale of its FreshDirect business to Getir;
- Airspan in the sale of Mimosa to Radisys;
- entrotech in the formation of PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a joint venture with PPG Industries;
- Illumina in its spin-off of GRAIL;
- OMERS Private Equity in its pending acquisition of Integris and its acquisition of a majority stake in Knight Commercial;
- Owl Rock in its investment in Amergin Asset Management;
- Pacific General in its acquisition of a majority stake in Lenwich;
- RedHill Biopharma in its agreement with HealthCare Royalty to extinguish its debt obligations in exchange for Movantik;
- Taro in its acquisition of Alchemee, formerly The Proactiv Company, from Galderma; and
- Thrivent in its acquisition of a majority stake in College Avenue.
Mr. Creamer has been repeatedly recognized as one of the country’s leading tax practitioners by, among others, Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Law360, The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 UK, The Best Lawyers in America and Lawdragon.
Mr. Creamer was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He received an A.B. from Princeton University in 1987, a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1991 and an M.P.P.M. from Yale University in 1991.
Education
-
M.P.P.M., 1991, Yale University
-
J.D., 1991, Yale Law School
-
A.B., 1987, Princeton University
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
Best Lawyers in America
- Tax Law (2025, 2024)
Chambers Global
- International Tax - USA (2024‑2011)
Chambers USA
- Tax - New York (2024‑2004)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024, 2023)
Law360
- Tax MVP of the Year (2017)
The Legal 500 Hall of Fame
- International Tax
- US Taxes: Non‑contentious
The Legal 500 US
- International Tax (2024‑2008)
- US Taxes: Non‑contentious (2024-2007)
Deals & Cases
March 05, 2025
Pacific General’s Strategic Partnership with Lenwich
On March 4, 2025, Pacific General, a New York‑based private investment firm, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lenwich, a premium sandwich brand that has been a staple in New York City since 1989. Lenwich’s founder will retain a significant equity interest in the company and continue to lead Lenwich as CEO. The partnership between Pacific General and Lenwich aims to accelerate Lenwich’s expansion beyond its home market in New York City, extending across the East Coast and the broader United States. Cravath is representing Pacific General in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 29, 2025
Dowlais Group plc’s £1.16 Billion Recommended Cash and Share Combination with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.
On January 29, 2025, Dowlais Group plc (“Dowlais”), a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector, and American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (“AAM”), a leading automotive and mobility supplier, announced that their boards have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash and share combination. Under the terms of the combination, each Dowlais shareholder will be entitled to receive 0.0863 new AAM shares, 42 pence in cash and up to 2.8 pence in the form of dividends to be paid prior to completion. Dowlais shareholders will own approximately 49% of AAM upon closing. The offer values Dowlais at approximately £1.16 billion.
Deals & Cases
December 04, 2024
OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Integris
On December 3, 2024, OMERS Private Equity, which manages investments globally on behalf of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Integris, a leading provider of IT services in the United States, from Frontenac, a Chicago‑based private equity firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 07, 2024
Iris Financial’s Combination with Younited
On October 7, 2024, Iris Financial, a Euronext Amsterdam-listed company focused on the financial services sector, and Younited S.A. (“Younited”), a leading European consumer credit business, announced they have signed a business combination agreement. Iris Financial will inject between €150 and €200 million of capital into Younited in consideration for newly-issued shares of Younited. At completion of the Combination (prior to the share capital increase), Iris Financial will own at least 95% of Younited, with any remaining Younited shares to be acquired by Iris after completion pursuant to drag-along provisions contained in Younited’s existing shareholder agreement and upon the exercise of put-call rights by Iris or certain historical Younited shareholders. Iris Financial will be renamed “Younited Financial” and will remain listed on Euronext Amsterdam while applying for an additional listing on Euronext Paris. Cravath is representing Iris Financial as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 12, 2024
Scotiabank’s $2.8 Billion Acquisition of an Equity Interest in KeyCorp
On August 12, 2024, Scotiabank announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire an approximate 14.9% pro-forma ownership stake in KeyCorp, a premier U.S. based financial services company, through an issuance of common shares at a price of $17.17 per share. The total cash consideration is approximately $2.8 billion. Cravath is representing Scotiabank in connection with the transaction.
Activities
December 23, 2024
Ron Creamer Honored as Member of Lawyers Alliance for New York’s 25 Year Circle for Exceptional Volunteerism
On October 28, 2024, at the Lawyers Alliance for New York’s 2024 Cornerstone Awards, which were held at Paramount Global’s offices in New York to recognize “superior pro bono service to nonprofit organizations,” Cravath partner Ron Creamer was honored as a member of the organization’s “25 Year Circle” for his longstanding commitment among its “repeated and continuing volunteers” for pro bono service. Ron received the inaugural Cornerstone Award in 1997.
Activities
October 31, 2024
Ron Creamer Delivers Marvin A. Chirelstein Colloquium at Yale Law School
On October 30, 2024, Cravath partner Ron Creamer delivered an address at Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut as part of the Marvin A. Chirelstein Colloquium on Contemporary Issues in Law and Business. The Colloquium, hosted by the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law, invites preeminent corporate practitioners, members of the business and investment communities, judges and regulators to discuss current issues and emerging trends in their fields. Ron’s address was entitled “‘Tax Loopholes’: A Theoretical and Practical Exploration.”
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