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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, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) 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, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) 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
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Deals & Cases

July 01, 2025

Circle’s Regulatory Clarity Amidst IPO Process

Cravath represented Circle Internet Financial, LLC on SEC regulatory matters concerning the non‑applicability of securities laws to payment stablecoins, concurrent with Circle Internet Group Inc.’s initial public offering.

Deals & Cases

June 30, 2025

Compass Minerals International, Inc.’s High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering

Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $650 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior notes offering of Compass Minerals International, Inc., a leading provider of essential minerals. The transaction closed on June 16, 2025.

Deals & Cases

June 27, 2025

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited’s Fixed‑Rate Reset Subordinated Notes Offering

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $400 million fixed‑rate reset subordinated notes offering of Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global specialty insurer that leverages strategic partnerships to offer innovative and tailored insurance solutions. The transaction closed on June 13, 2025.

Deals & Cases

June 23, 2025

Illumina’s Acquisition of SomaLogic

On June 23, 2025, Illumina, Inc. (“Illumina”) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Standard BioTools under which Illumina will acquire SomaLogic, a leader in data‑driven proteomics technology, and other specified assets for $350 million in cash payable at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus up to $75 million in near-term performance‑based milestones and performance‑based royalties. Cravath is representing Illumina in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

June 23, 2025

ODDITY Tech’s Exchangeable Senior Notes Offering and Capped Call Transactions

Cravath represented ODDITY Tech in connection with the $600 million Rule 144A exchangeable senior notes offering by Oddity Finance LLC, guaranteed by ODDITY Tech Ltd. and IM Pro Makeup NY L.P. Oddity Finance LLC is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of ODDITY Tech, a consumer technology company building digital‑first brands for the beauty and wellness industries worldwide. In addition, Cravath advised Oddity Finance LLC in connection with capped call transactions entered into in connection with the offering. The transaction closed on June 12, 2025.

Activities

July 02, 2025

Financial News Names Korey Fevzi to its 2025 List of Fifty Most Influential Lawyers

On June 30, 2025, Cravath partner Korey Fevzi was named to Financial News’ “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers” list for 2025, which recognizes “senior lawyers in private practice in M&A, capital markets, financial regulation, and private markets across Europe, including the UK.” Honorees were selected through “extensive research,” considering candidates’ “influence in their respective fields, leadership within the sector, performance over the past year, and their potential to shape their businesses and/or the industry in the years ahead.”

Publications

July 02, 2025

Structuring Share Repurchases: Rule 10b‑18 and Rule 10b5‑1 Applied to Open‑Market Share Repurchase Programs, Accelerated Share Repurchase Transactions and Enhanced Open‑Market Share Repurchase Transactions

On July 1, 2025, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “Structuring Share Repurchases: Rule 10b‑18 and Rule 10b5‑1 Applied to Open‑Market Share Repurchase Programs, Accelerated Share Repurchase Transactions and Enhanced Open‑Market Share Repurchase Transactions.”

Activities

June 30, 2025

Cravath Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 2025 List of Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers

On June 27, 2025, Cravath partners Michael A. Paskin, George E. Zobitz, Paul H. Zumbro, Jelena McWilliams, Lauren A. Moskowitz, Omid H. Nasab and Michael J. Zaken were named to Lawdragon’s 2025 list of “500 Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers” in recognition of their work advising clients during “crises that imperil their existence.” The list honors “lawyers who tune out the noise and find the path forward through tough negotiation, litigation, or complex financial arrangements,” and celebrates their ability to “help organizations move forward.”

Activities

June 30, 2025

Faiza Saeed Honored as a Recipient of the 2025 Foreign Policy Association Medal

On June 26, 2025, the Foreign Policy Association (“FPA”) presented Cravath Presiding Partner Faiza J. Saeed with the organization’s highest honor, the Foreign Policy Association Medal, at its annual Corporate Dinner held in New York, alongside Carlos Cuerpo, Spain’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Business, and Peter Young, CEO and President of Young and Partners.

Activities

June 26, 2025

Brittany Sukiennik and Ben Joseloff Speak at the 30th Annual Stanford Directors’ College

Cravath partners Brittany L. Sukiennik and Benjamin G. Joseloff participated in the 30th Annual Stanford Directors’ College, which was held from June 23‑25, 2025, at Stanford Law School. The program addressed a broad range of problems that confront modern boards, including the board’s role in setting business strategy, CEO succession, techniques for controlling legal liability, challenges posed by activist investors, boardroom dynamics and contemporary challenges, including the state of the macroeconomy, the politicization of the corporation and emerging ransomware and cybersecurity threats.

Deals & Cases

July 01, 2025

Circle’s Regulatory Clarity Amidst IPO Process

Cravath represented Circle Internet Financial, LLC on SEC regulatory matters concerning the non‑applicability of securities laws to payment stablecoins, concurrent with Circle Internet Group Inc.’s initial public offering.

Deals & Cases

June 30, 2025

Compass Minerals International, Inc.’s High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering

Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $650 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior notes offering of Compass Minerals International, Inc., a leading provider of essential minerals. The transaction closed on June 16, 2025.

Deals & Cases

June 27, 2025

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited’s Fixed‑Rate Reset Subordinated Notes Offering

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $400 million fixed‑rate reset subordinated notes offering of Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global specialty insurer that leverages strategic partnerships to offer innovative and tailored insurance solutions. The transaction closed on June 13, 2025.

Deals & Cases

June 23, 2025

Illumina’s Acquisition of SomaLogic

On June 23, 2025, Illumina, Inc. (“Illumina”) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Standard BioTools under which Illumina will acquire SomaLogic, a leader in data‑driven proteomics technology, and other specified assets for $350 million in cash payable at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus up to $75 million in near-term performance‑based milestones and performance‑based royalties. Cravath is representing Illumina in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

June 23, 2025

ODDITY Tech’s Exchangeable Senior Notes Offering and Capped Call Transactions

Cravath represented ODDITY Tech in connection with the $600 million Rule 144A exchangeable senior notes offering by Oddity Finance LLC, guaranteed by ODDITY Tech Ltd. and IM Pro Makeup NY L.P. Oddity Finance LLC is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of ODDITY Tech, a consumer technology company building digital‑first brands for the beauty and wellness industries worldwide. In addition, Cravath advised Oddity Finance LLC in connection with capped call transactions entered into in connection with the offering. The transaction closed on June 12, 2025.

Activities

July 02, 2025

Financial News Names Korey Fevzi to its 2025 List of Fifty Most Influential Lawyers

On June 30, 2025, Cravath partner Korey Fevzi was named to Financial News’ “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers” list for 2025, which recognizes “senior lawyers in private practice in M&A, capital markets, financial regulation, and private markets across Europe, including the UK.” Honorees were selected through “extensive research,” considering candidates’ “influence in their respective fields, leadership within the sector, performance over the past year, and their potential to shape their businesses and/or the industry in the years ahead.”

Publications

July 02, 2025

Structuring Share Repurchases: Rule 10b‑18 and Rule 10b5‑1 Applied to Open‑Market Share Repurchase Programs, Accelerated Share Repurchase Transactions and Enhanced Open‑Market Share Repurchase Transactions

On July 1, 2025, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “Structuring Share Repurchases: Rule 10b‑18 and Rule 10b5‑1 Applied to Open‑Market Share Repurchase Programs, Accelerated Share Repurchase Transactions and Enhanced Open‑Market Share Repurchase Transactions.”

Activities

June 30, 2025

Cravath Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 2025 List of Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers

On June 27, 2025, Cravath partners Michael A. Paskin, George E. Zobitz, Paul H. Zumbro, Jelena McWilliams, Lauren A. Moskowitz, Omid H. Nasab and Michael J. Zaken were named to Lawdragon’s 2025 list of “500 Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers” in recognition of their work advising clients during “crises that imperil their existence.” The list honors “lawyers who tune out the noise and find the path forward through tough negotiation, litigation, or complex financial arrangements,” and celebrates their ability to “help organizations move forward.”

Activities

June 30, 2025

Faiza Saeed Honored as a Recipient of the 2025 Foreign Policy Association Medal

On June 26, 2025, the Foreign Policy Association (“FPA”) presented Cravath Presiding Partner Faiza J. Saeed with the organization’s highest honor, the Foreign Policy Association Medal, at its annual Corporate Dinner held in New York, alongside Carlos Cuerpo, Spain’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Business, and Peter Young, CEO and President of Young and Partners.

Activities

June 26, 2025

Brittany Sukiennik and Ben Joseloff Speak at the 30th Annual Stanford Directors’ College

Cravath partners Brittany L. Sukiennik and Benjamin G. Joseloff participated in the 30th Annual Stanford Directors’ College, which was held from June 23‑25, 2025, at Stanford Law School. The program addressed a broad range of problems that confront modern boards, including the board’s role in setting business strategy, CEO succession, techniques for controlling legal liability, challenges posed by activist investors, boardroom dynamics and contemporary challenges, including the state of the macroeconomy, the politicization of the corporation and emerging ransomware and cybersecurity threats.

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