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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.

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 and 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.

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 and 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 (2024)

Chambers Global

  • International Tax - USA (2023‑2011) 

Chambers USA

  • Tax - New York (2023‑2004)

Lawdragon

  • 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (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 (2023‑2008)
  • US Taxes: Non‑contentious (2023-2007)

Deals & Cases

November 08, 2023

Ahold Delhaize USA’s Sale of its FreshDirect Business to Getir

On November 8, 2023, Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize and the parent company of its U.S. companies, announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its FreshDirect business to Getir, a pioneer in ultrafast grocery delivery operating in the U.S. and globally. Cravath is representing Ahold Delhaize USA in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

September 18, 2023

OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Knight Commercial

On September 18, 2023, OMERS Private Equity announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Knight Commercial, a leading provider of commercial restoration services. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

August 08, 2023

ADT’s $1.6 Billion Sale of its Commercial Business to GTCR

On August 8, 2023, ADT Inc. (“ADT”), a trusted brand in smart home and small business security, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its commercial security, fire and life safety business unit to GTCR, a leading private equity firm, for a purchase price of $1.6 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Cravath is representing ADT in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

August 04, 2023

Hasbro’s Sale of its eOne Film and TV Business to Lionsgate

On August 3, 2023, Hasbro, Inc., a leading toy and game company, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate for approximately $500 million, consisting of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, and the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans. Cravath is representing Hasbro in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

April 27, 2023

Deutsche Börse AG’s €3.9 Billion Recommended Takeover Offer for SimCorp A/S

On April 27, 2023, Deutsche Börse AG, an international exchange organization and market infrastructure provider, and SimCorp A/S, which offers a front‑to‑back investment management platform and ecosystem used by asset owners and managers, entered into a binding agreement pursuant to which Deutsche Börse AG will make an all cash voluntary recommended public takeover offer to acquire all the shares (except treasury shares) in SimCorp A/S at a price of DKK 735.0 per share, adjusted for any dividends or other distributions paid by SimCorp A/S prior to completion of the offer, valuing the entire issued capital of SimCorp A/S at €3.9 billion. In parallel to the takeover of SimCorp A/S, Deutsche Börse AG intends to combine its existing data & analytics subsidiaries Qontigo and ISS under one leadership. Upon completion of the offer, the intended combination of Qontigo/ISS and SimCorp A/S will be grouped within a newly created Investment Management Solutions segment. Cravath is representing Deutsche Börse AG as U.S. counsel in connection with the transactions.

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.

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 and 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.

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 and 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 (2024)

Chambers Global

  • International Tax - USA (2023‑2011) 

Chambers USA

  • Tax - New York (2023‑2004)

Lawdragon

  • 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (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 (2023‑2008)
  • US Taxes: Non‑contentious (2023-2007)

Deals & Cases

November 08, 2023

Ahold Delhaize USA’s Sale of its FreshDirect Business to Getir

On November 8, 2023, Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize and the parent company of its U.S. companies, announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its FreshDirect business to Getir, a pioneer in ultrafast grocery delivery operating in the U.S. and globally. Cravath is representing Ahold Delhaize USA in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

September 18, 2023

OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Knight Commercial

On September 18, 2023, OMERS Private Equity announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Knight Commercial, a leading provider of commercial restoration services. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

August 08, 2023

ADT’s $1.6 Billion Sale of its Commercial Business to GTCR

On August 8, 2023, ADT Inc. (“ADT”), a trusted brand in smart home and small business security, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its commercial security, fire and life safety business unit to GTCR, a leading private equity firm, for a purchase price of $1.6 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Cravath is representing ADT in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

August 04, 2023

Hasbro’s Sale of its eOne Film and TV Business to Lionsgate

On August 3, 2023, Hasbro, Inc., a leading toy and game company, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate for approximately $500 million, consisting of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, and the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans. Cravath is representing Hasbro in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

April 27, 2023

Deutsche Börse AG’s €3.9 Billion Recommended Takeover Offer for SimCorp A/S

On April 27, 2023, Deutsche Börse AG, an international exchange organization and market infrastructure provider, and SimCorp A/S, which offers a front‑to‑back investment management platform and ecosystem used by asset owners and managers, entered into a binding agreement pursuant to which Deutsche Börse AG will make an all cash voluntary recommended public takeover offer to acquire all the shares (except treasury shares) in SimCorp A/S at a price of DKK 735.0 per share, adjusted for any dividends or other distributions paid by SimCorp A/S prior to completion of the offer, valuing the entire issued capital of SimCorp A/S at €3.9 billion. In parallel to the takeover of SimCorp A/S, Deutsche Börse AG intends to combine its existing data & analytics subsidiaries Qontigo and ISS under one leadership. Upon completion of the offer, the intended combination of Qontigo/ISS and SimCorp A/S will be grouped within a newly created Investment Management Solutions segment. Cravath is representing Deutsche Börse AG as U.S. counsel in connection with the transactions.

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