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Corporate

Corporate

From the construction of the American railroads in the nineteenth century to the launch of global media companies in the twenty‑first, Cravath has been at the center of many of the world’s most important transactions. The hallmark of our corporate practice is our ability to bring together all of the Firm’s disciplines in an integrated and collaborative approach.

Cravath’s distinctive and rigorous system of training enables our lawyers to develop experience in a diverse range of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and credit, regulatory matters, corporate governance and board advisory, intellectual property and financial restructuring and reorganization. Our generalist training and internal cohesion allow us to draw upon a unique depth of corporate expertise in a highly efficient and effective way, delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Our counsel extends to helping companies, boards and executives navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies and trends in a global economy. This includes cybersecurity and data privacy, regulatory concerns, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations and other stakeholder engagement.

Our Corporate Department is a seven‑time winner of the Chambers USA Award for Excellence. Cravath has been recognized as a Law Firm of the Year by Law360 and the “Most Innovative Law Firm for Legal Expertise” by the Financial Times in its North America Innovative Lawyers report, which noted that the Firm “stood out for its persistence and ability to help define industries.” We have earned repeated praise from clients and the market:

  • “Cravath is a member of a very small group of firms at the tip top of the legal community with expertise in every major facet of the law, including capital markets, litigation, general corporate, and M&A. It is a premier firm with an impeccable worldwide reputation. Their attorneys treat every matter in a first-class manner and their advice and legal knowledge is second to none.” Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
  • “Every time I work with them, I feel like I’m their favorite client, which is exactly how it should be.” Chambers USA
  • “They really are outstanding. They are very attentive to the clients’ needs and up to date on all the latest issues. They are very well informed and know what it takes in these big transactions.” Chambers USA
  • “Their judgments always seemed to be the perfect balance of knowledge of the law, experience in deal‑making and general business wisdom. They were tough when needed and flexible when needed.” Chambers USA
  • “One of Cravath’s strengths is that when you have something complicated and hard, they’re willing to engage and think it out. If there’s a hard issue, I know Cravath’s lawyers are going to understand it.” IFLR1000
  • “They give the best and most succinct advice. They have a fantastic reputation because they train their juniors so well and their seniors are exceptional.” Chambers USA
  • “Cravath is a signature name and leading U.S. firm at the top of the rankings across many practice areas. Few firms can match Cravath for both breadth and expertise, making it a true industry leader.” IFLR1000

Cravath’s distinctive and rigorous system of training enables our lawyers to develop experience in a diverse range of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and credit, regulatory matters, corporate governance and board advisory, intellectual property and financial restructuring and reorganization. Our generalist training and internal cohesion allow us to draw upon a unique depth of corporate expertise in a highly efficient and effective way, delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Our counsel extends to helping companies, boards and executives navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies and trends in a global economy. This includes cybersecurity and data privacy, regulatory concerns, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations and other stakeholder engagement.

Our Corporate Department is a seven‑time winner of the Chambers USA Award for Excellence. Cravath has been recognized as a Law Firm of the Year by Law360 and the “Most Innovative Law Firm for Legal Expertise” by the Financial Times in its North America Innovative Lawyers report, which noted that the Firm “stood out for its persistence and ability to help define industries.” We have earned repeated praise from clients and the market:

  • “Cravath is a member of a very small group of firms at the tip top of the legal community with expertise in every major facet of the law, including capital markets, litigation, general corporate, and M&A. It is a premier firm with an impeccable worldwide reputation. Their attorneys treat every matter in a first-class manner and their advice and legal knowledge is second to none.” Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
  • “Every time I work with them, I feel like I’m their favorite client, which is exactly how it should be.” Chambers USA
  • “They really are outstanding. They are very attentive to the clients’ needs and up to date on all the latest issues. They are very well informed and know what it takes in these big transactions.” Chambers USA
  • “Their judgments always seemed to be the perfect balance of knowledge of the law, experience in deal‑making and general business wisdom. They were tough when needed and flexible when needed.” Chambers USA
  • “One of Cravath’s strengths is that when you have something complicated and hard, they’re willing to engage and think it out. If there’s a hard issue, I know Cravath’s lawyers are going to understand it.” IFLR1000
  • “They give the best and most succinct advice. They have a fantastic reputation because they train their juniors so well and their seniors are exceptional.” Chambers USA
  • “Cravath is a signature name and leading U.S. firm at the top of the rankings across many practice areas. Few firms can match Cravath for both breadth and expertise, making it a true industry leader.” IFLR1000
  • Deals & Cases
  • Recent News & Insights

Deals & Cases

May 19, 2026

Canadian National Railway Company’s Registered Notes Offering

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $750 million registered notes offering of Canadian National Railway Company. Canadian National Railway Company engages in the rail and related transportation business. The transaction closed on May 12, 2026.

Deals & Cases

May 18, 2026

CBRE Services, Inc.’s Registered Senior Notes Offering

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $750 million registered senior notes offering of CBRE Services, Inc., a direct wholly‑owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. The transaction closed on May 4, 2026.  

Deals & Cases

May 08, 2026

Array’s Receipt of Non‑Binding Proposal from TDS

On May 8, 2026, Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (“Array”) confirmed that its board of directors has received a non‑binding proposal from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (“TDS”) to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Array not currently owned by TDS. Currently, TDS owns approximately 81.9% of the outstanding capital stock of and 95.9% of the voting interests in Array. The proposal is conditioned on, among other things, the recommendation of a special committee of disinterested and independent directors of Array and the approval by a majority of the votes cast by disinterested stockholders. Cravath is representing the special committee in connection with the proposal.

Deals & Cases

May 08, 2026

State Street Corporation’s $1.5 Billion Registered Fixed‑to‑Floating Rate Senior Notes Offering

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $1.5 billion registered fixed‑to‑floating rate senior notes offering of State Street Corporation, a provider of a broad range of financial products and services to institutional investors worldwide. The transaction closed on April 24, 2026.

Deals & Cases

May 06, 2026

European Investment Bank’s $4 Billion SEC Registered Notes Offering

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 April 21, 2026.

Publications

May 22, 2026

Cravath Publishes Finance & Capital Markets Quarterly Review for Q1 2026

On May 22, 2026, Cravath published the latest edition of its Finance & Capital Markets Quarterly Review, which provides insight into practical points, key takeaways and relevant developments related to the bond, equity and loan markets and restructuring activity during the first quarter of 2026. Highlights from this edition include:

Publications

May 22, 2026

Cravath Publishes Quarterly Review on Q1 2026 Trends in M&A, Activism and Corporate Governance

On May 22, 2026, Cravath published the latest edition of its Quarterly Review, which provides insight into practical points, key takeaways and relevant developments across the M&A, activism, restructuring, regulatory and corporate governance landscape. This edition covers:

Activities

May 22, 2026

Evan Hill Speaks at the ABI’s 2026 New York City Bankruptcy Conference

On May 21, 2026, Cravath partner Evan A. Hill participated in the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2026 New York City Bankruptcy Conference. The program, which featured insolvency and restructuring professionals from around the New York metro area, provided attendees with practical techniques and tips for meeting the challenges of today’s evolving insolvency landscape. Evan spoke on a panel entitled “Bankruptcy Sales: From Rocky Roads to Detours and Deals,” which discussed how creative bankruptcy strategies can help companies overcome substantial challenges and ultimately lead to successful outcomes.

Activities

May 22, 2026

Nick Dorsey Co-Chairs Session at the International Bar Association’s 10th Global Entrepreneurship Conference

On May 19, 2026, Cravath partner Nicholas A. Dorsey participated in the International Bar Association’s 10th Global Entrepreneurship Conference: Legal Challenges in Closely Held Businesses: Strategies for Success and Sustainability, which was held May 17-19, 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Nick co-chaired a session entitled “Venture Capital: Traditional vs. Corporate Investment Approaches,” which explored the balance between financial return and strategic value, the differences in decision-making flexibility and how access to corporate and family office resources can shape both investment outcomes and innovation potential.

Publications

May 19, 2026

SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting

On May 19, 2026, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting.” The memo examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently proposed rule amendments that would allow SEC registrants required to file three quarterly reports per fiscal year under existing rules to elect to file a single semiannual report instead.

Deals & Cases

May 19, 2026

Canadian National Railway Company’s Registered Notes Offering

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $750 million registered notes offering of Canadian National Railway Company. Canadian National Railway Company engages in the rail and related transportation business. The transaction closed on May 12, 2026.

Deals & Cases

May 18, 2026

CBRE Services, Inc.’s Registered Senior Notes Offering

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $750 million registered senior notes offering of CBRE Services, Inc., a direct wholly‑owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. The transaction closed on May 4, 2026.  

Deals & Cases

May 08, 2026

Array’s Receipt of Non‑Binding Proposal from TDS

On May 8, 2026, Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (“Array”) confirmed that its board of directors has received a non‑binding proposal from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (“TDS”) to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Array not currently owned by TDS. Currently, TDS owns approximately 81.9% of the outstanding capital stock of and 95.9% of the voting interests in Array. The proposal is conditioned on, among other things, the recommendation of a special committee of disinterested and independent directors of Array and the approval by a majority of the votes cast by disinterested stockholders. Cravath is representing the special committee in connection with the proposal.

Deals & Cases

May 08, 2026

State Street Corporation’s $1.5 Billion Registered Fixed‑to‑Floating Rate Senior Notes Offering

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $1.5 billion registered fixed‑to‑floating rate senior notes offering of State Street Corporation, a provider of a broad range of financial products and services to institutional investors worldwide. The transaction closed on April 24, 2026.

Deals & Cases

May 06, 2026

European Investment Bank’s $4 Billion SEC Registered Notes Offering

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 April 21, 2026.

Publications

May 22, 2026

Cravath Publishes Finance & Capital Markets Quarterly Review for Q1 2026

On May 22, 2026, Cravath published the latest edition of its Finance & Capital Markets Quarterly Review, which provides insight into practical points, key takeaways and relevant developments related to the bond, equity and loan markets and restructuring activity during the first quarter of 2026. Highlights from this edition include:

Publications

May 22, 2026

Cravath Publishes Quarterly Review on Q1 2026 Trends in M&A, Activism and Corporate Governance

On May 22, 2026, Cravath published the latest edition of its Quarterly Review, which provides insight into practical points, key takeaways and relevant developments across the M&A, activism, restructuring, regulatory and corporate governance landscape. This edition covers:

Activities

May 22, 2026

Evan Hill Speaks at the ABI’s 2026 New York City Bankruptcy Conference

On May 21, 2026, Cravath partner Evan A. Hill participated in the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2026 New York City Bankruptcy Conference. The program, which featured insolvency and restructuring professionals from around the New York metro area, provided attendees with practical techniques and tips for meeting the challenges of today’s evolving insolvency landscape. Evan spoke on a panel entitled “Bankruptcy Sales: From Rocky Roads to Detours and Deals,” which discussed how creative bankruptcy strategies can help companies overcome substantial challenges and ultimately lead to successful outcomes.

Activities

May 22, 2026

Nick Dorsey Co-Chairs Session at the International Bar Association’s 10th Global Entrepreneurship Conference

On May 19, 2026, Cravath partner Nicholas A. Dorsey participated in the International Bar Association’s 10th Global Entrepreneurship Conference: Legal Challenges in Closely Held Businesses: Strategies for Success and Sustainability, which was held May 17-19, 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Nick co-chaired a session entitled “Venture Capital: Traditional vs. Corporate Investment Approaches,” which explored the balance between financial return and strategic value, the differences in decision-making flexibility and how access to corporate and family office resources can shape both investment outcomes and innovation potential.

Publications

May 19, 2026

SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting

On May 19, 2026, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting.” The memo examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently proposed rule amendments that would allow SEC registrants required to file three quarterly reports per fiscal year under existing rules to elect to file a single semiannual report instead.

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