Four Decades for Justice
Technology
Cravath is at the forefront of market and legal trends in the technology industry and represents many of the most highly regarded technology companies ranging from entrepreneurial startups to blue chip global corporations. Technology issues often touch upon a variety of practice areas, and our nimble, cross‑disciplinary team draws on deep experience—including a sophisticated understanding of next‑generation and disruptive technologies—to quickly and efficiently handle the many interrelated elements of a complex transaction or litigation.
Bringing together extensive legal expertise, technical knowledge and business judgment, we advise clients navigating the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and novel legal issues across industries and practice areas. This comprehensive focus allows us to provide a holistic approach to our clients’ most pressing—and often unprecedented—concerns, including with respect to artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and digital assets, data analytics, financial and infrastructure technologies, mobile devices, robotics, software and open source, and the Web3 ecosystem.
Our corporate expertise includes traditional transactional matters—such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing transactions and governance considerations—as well as technology licensing and development transactions, strategic management of technology assets, and the establishment and optimization of technology development and commercialization programs. Our litigators have extensive experience with respect to patent, trade secret, antitrust, general commercial, securities and shareholder derivative litigation, as well as related advisory matters and investigations. Additionally, we advise our technology clients on complicated environmental issues and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) reporting requirements and ESG‑related governance processes.
The transactions and cases we handle within the technology sector frequently involve complex intellectual property issues, often of major strategic and financial importance to our clients. We have expansive knowledge and experience with respect to these matters, including strategic counseling, portfolio development and licensing and other exploitation, and our team is well versed in navigating United States Patent and Trademark Office regulations. We also provide counsel with respect to the regulatory horizon, develop legal frameworks for data ownership and licensing, and handle the acquisition of data and AI technologies.
Our work in this space is routinely recognized by third-party publications, including Law360, which named the Firm a “Technology Practice Group of the Year” in 2021, and New York Law Journal, which honored us with the 2020 “Innovation Award” for “creative and inspiring approaches and forward‑thinking firms.”
Bringing together extensive legal expertise, technical knowledge and business judgment, we advise clients navigating the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and novel legal issues across industries and practice areas. This comprehensive focus allows us to provide a holistic approach to our clients’ most pressing—and often unprecedented—concerns, including with respect to artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and digital assets, data analytics, financial and infrastructure technologies, mobile devices, robotics, software and open source, and the Web3 ecosystem.
Our corporate expertise includes traditional transactional matters—such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing transactions and governance considerations—as well as technology licensing and development transactions, strategic management of technology assets, and the establishment and optimization of technology development and commercialization programs. Our litigators have extensive experience with respect to patent, trade secret, antitrust, general commercial, securities and shareholder derivative litigation, as well as related advisory matters and investigations. Additionally, we advise our technology clients on complicated environmental issues and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) reporting requirements and ESG‑related governance processes.
The transactions and cases we handle within the technology sector frequently involve complex intellectual property issues, often of major strategic and financial importance to our clients. We have expansive knowledge and experience with respect to these matters, including strategic counseling, portfolio development and licensing and other exploitation, and our team is well versed in navigating United States Patent and Trademark Office regulations. We also provide counsel with respect to the regulatory horizon, develop legal frameworks for data ownership and licensing, and handle the acquisition of data and AI technologies.
Our work in this space is routinely recognized by third-party publications, including Law360, which named the Firm a “Technology Practice Group of the Year” in 2021, and New York Law Journal, which honored us with the 2020 “Innovation Award” for “creative and inspiring approaches and forward‑thinking firms.”
Deals & Cases
September 13, 2023
Hayfin Capital Management’s Sale of Autovista Group to J.D. Power
On September 12, 2023, J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Autovista Group, a leading pan‑European and Australian automotive data, analytics and industry insights provider. Cravath is representing European alternative asset management firm Hayfin Capital Management, which currently owns Autovista Group, as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 01, 2023
Robinhood’s Purchase of Shares, Previously Owned by Emergent Fidelity Technologies, from U.S. Marshals Service
Cravath represented Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) in its Share Purchase Agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with the United States Marshals Service (the “USMS”), acting for and on behalf of the United States, pursuant to which Robinhood agreed to purchase 55,273,469 shares of the company’s Class A common stock (the “Shares”) from the USMS for an aggregate purchase price of $605,694,411.59, or approximately $10.96 per share. The transaction closed on August 31, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 31, 2023
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.’s $1.3 Billion Term Loan Facility
Cravath represented the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner in connection with a $1.3 billion term loan facility made available to Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of investor communications, technology‑driven solutions and data and analytics to the financial services industry. The transaction closed on August 17, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 30, 2023
RingCentral, Inc.’s 144A/Reg. S High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $400 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior notes offering of RingCentral, Inc., a leading provider of AI‑powered global enterprise cloud communications, video meetings, collaboration and contact center software‑as‑a‑service (“SaaS”) solutions. The transaction closed on August 16, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 30, 2023
Senior Facilities for Apax Partners and Fremman Capital’s Acquisition of Palex Medical
Cravath represented the lead arrangers in connection with senior facilities to finance the pending acquisition of Palex Medical by funds advised by the private equity firms Apax Partners LLP and Fremman Capital. Palex Medical is a leading provider of high value‑added medical technology equipment and solutions in Southern Europe.
Activities & Publications
September 13, 2023
Mike Mariani Co‑Leads Roundtable at TechGC’s 2023 IPO Forum
On September 13, 2023, Cravath partner Michael E. Mariani participated in TechGC’s 2023 IPO Forum, which was held from September 12‑14, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY. The event convened General Counsels (“GCs”) of leading high‑growth technology companies to discuss being and becoming a public company GC. Mike co‑led a roundtable discussion entitled “Preparing Your Company for the Public Stage (Pre‑IPO GCs),” which reviewed key considerations for GCs preparing their company for an initial public offering, including how to prepare for the due diligence process, board requirements, publicity considerations and governance arrangements.
Activities & Publications
September 07, 2023
Sasha Rosenthal‑Larrea Authors Article Examining China’s Approach to Crypto and Blockchain for Law360
Cravath partner Sasha Rosenthal‑Larrea and associates Daniel M. Barabander and Leslie Liu co‑authored an article entitled “Understanding China’s Crypto‑Blockchain Dichotomy,” which was published to the website of Law360 on September 6, 2023. The article discusses China’s “nuanced and complicated” approach to crypto‑related technology, examining its efforts to restrict cryptocurrency use while supporting blockchain as a complementary technology to real economy sectors.
Activities & Publications
August 24, 2023
Scott Reents Speaks at ILTACON 2023
On August 24, 2023, Scott Reents, Cravath’s lead attorney for data analytics and e‑discovery, participated in ILTACON 2023, a conference hosted by the International Legal Technology Association from August 20‑24, 2023 in Orlando, FL. Scott spoke on a panel entitled “GenAI in Practice: Real World Applications” at the event, which convened industry experts and the legal community to discuss successful legal operation strategies.
Accolades
August 15, 2023
India Business Law Journal Names Cravath Among Top Players of 2023 for India‑Related Work
On August 14, 2023, the India Business Law Journal named Cravath among the “Significant Players” in its 2023 ranking of the top international law firms for India‑related work. The publication noted the Firm’s work to help “Indian companies navigate US‑related capital raising transactions, M&A, joint ventures, disputes, and related compliance and reporting advice,” and highlighted its representation of Viatris in its acquisitions of Oyster Point and Famy Life Sciences to create an ophthalmology franchise. The Firm was also recognized for its representation of Airspan in its sale of Mimosa to Radisys on a debt‑free, cash‑free basis.
Firm News
August 14, 2023
Cravath Advises on Nine Announced M&A Deals in Two‑Week Period
Between July 28 and August 11, 2023, Cravath advised on nine announced deals, including seven deals in a span of three business days. Cravath is representing:
Deals & Cases
September 13, 2023
Hayfin Capital Management’s Sale of Autovista Group to J.D. Power
On September 12, 2023, J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Autovista Group, a leading pan‑European and Australian automotive data, analytics and industry insights provider. Cravath is representing European alternative asset management firm Hayfin Capital Management, which currently owns Autovista Group, as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 01, 2023
Robinhood’s Purchase of Shares, Previously Owned by Emergent Fidelity Technologies, from U.S. Marshals Service
Cravath represented Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) in its Share Purchase Agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with the United States Marshals Service (the “USMS”), acting for and on behalf of the United States, pursuant to which Robinhood agreed to purchase 55,273,469 shares of the company’s Class A common stock (the “Shares”) from the USMS for an aggregate purchase price of $605,694,411.59, or approximately $10.96 per share. The transaction closed on August 31, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 31, 2023
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.’s $1.3 Billion Term Loan Facility
Cravath represented the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner in connection with a $1.3 billion term loan facility made available to Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of investor communications, technology‑driven solutions and data and analytics to the financial services industry. The transaction closed on August 17, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 30, 2023
RingCentral, Inc.’s 144A/Reg. S High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $400 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior notes offering of RingCentral, Inc., a leading provider of AI‑powered global enterprise cloud communications, video meetings, collaboration and contact center software‑as‑a‑service (“SaaS”) solutions. The transaction closed on August 16, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 30, 2023
Senior Facilities for Apax Partners and Fremman Capital’s Acquisition of Palex Medical
Cravath represented the lead arrangers in connection with senior facilities to finance the pending acquisition of Palex Medical by funds advised by the private equity firms Apax Partners LLP and Fremman Capital. Palex Medical is a leading provider of high value‑added medical technology equipment and solutions in Southern Europe.
Activities & Publications
September 13, 2023
Mike Mariani Co‑Leads Roundtable at TechGC’s 2023 IPO Forum
On September 13, 2023, Cravath partner Michael E. Mariani participated in TechGC’s 2023 IPO Forum, which was held from September 12‑14, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY. The event convened General Counsels (“GCs”) of leading high‑growth technology companies to discuss being and becoming a public company GC. Mike co‑led a roundtable discussion entitled “Preparing Your Company for the Public Stage (Pre‑IPO GCs),” which reviewed key considerations for GCs preparing their company for an initial public offering, including how to prepare for the due diligence process, board requirements, publicity considerations and governance arrangements.
Activities & Publications
September 07, 2023
Sasha Rosenthal‑Larrea Authors Article Examining China’s Approach to Crypto and Blockchain for Law360
Cravath partner Sasha Rosenthal‑Larrea and associates Daniel M. Barabander and Leslie Liu co‑authored an article entitled “Understanding China’s Crypto‑Blockchain Dichotomy,” which was published to the website of Law360 on September 6, 2023. The article discusses China’s “nuanced and complicated” approach to crypto‑related technology, examining its efforts to restrict cryptocurrency use while supporting blockchain as a complementary technology to real economy sectors.
Activities & Publications
August 24, 2023
Scott Reents Speaks at ILTACON 2023
On August 24, 2023, Scott Reents, Cravath’s lead attorney for data analytics and e‑discovery, participated in ILTACON 2023, a conference hosted by the International Legal Technology Association from August 20‑24, 2023 in Orlando, FL. Scott spoke on a panel entitled “GenAI in Practice: Real World Applications” at the event, which convened industry experts and the legal community to discuss successful legal operation strategies.
Accolades
August 15, 2023
India Business Law Journal Names Cravath Among Top Players of 2023 for India‑Related Work
On August 14, 2023, the India Business Law Journal named Cravath among the “Significant Players” in its 2023 ranking of the top international law firms for India‑related work. The publication noted the Firm’s work to help “Indian companies navigate US‑related capital raising transactions, M&A, joint ventures, disputes, and related compliance and reporting advice,” and highlighted its representation of Viatris in its acquisitions of Oyster Point and Famy Life Sciences to create an ophthalmology franchise. The Firm was also recognized for its representation of Airspan in its sale of Mimosa to Radisys on a debt‑free, cash‑free basis.
Firm News
August 14, 2023
Cravath Advises on Nine Announced M&A Deals in Two‑Week Period
Between July 28 and August 11, 2023, Cravath advised on nine announced deals, including seven deals in a span of three business days. Cravath is representing:
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