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For generations, Cravath’s litigators have devised creative resolutions to complex disputes—consistently pushing beyond the “playbook” to deliver the best results for our clients. Drawing on our deep bench of trial‑ready attorneys, we have repeatedly secured precedent‑setting results that have reshaped the legal and business landscapes. Cravath stands out “for its persistence and ability to help define industries,” and we are among the few top firms of choice for clients facing their most difficult and critical litigation. (Financial Times)

Cravath trains generalist litigators with the tools to tackle complex cases from every angle. We see the broader picture, so we can devise and deliver innovative approaches to the problem at hand, regardless of the subject matter, industry or client’s role in a particular dispute. The credibility and experience we bring to each matter and our preparation of each case from the outset as if it is going to trial give us a strategic advantage in all steps of litigation. Our litigators “have repeatedly gone the distance in some of the thorniest, most complex trials and appeals,” understanding how to explain complex issues and technology simply and clearly without getting lost in the weeds. (The American Lawyer) Because Cravath’s litigators are trained across a broad array of legal areas, the same team can handle general commercial claims as well as disputes involving more specialized areas of the law, allowing us to use small teams and be more cost‑effective.

We also work closely with clients to understand and appreciate their business objectives and culture to provide both short- and long‑term solutions. Cravath’s litigators are not just legal advisors—we are our clients’ partners in developing workable solutions to the wide range of issues they face.

Cravath’s litigation department is uniformly recognized as among the best in the country. Our team has been named New York Law Journal’s overall “Litigation Department of the Year” three times in the past six years, most recently in 2024, as well as the publication’s “Class Action Litigation Department of the Year.” The American Lawyer, which has twice shortlisted the Firm for its nationwide “Litigation Department of the Year” award, notes that “Cravath stands out for its novel arguments” and is “at the ready to handle any complex, pivotal case that comes its way.” Benchmark Litigation further describes Cravath as “the standard bearer... command[ing] respect on the national stage for its prestige and unassailable brand,” and has repeatedly honored the Firm, including as “Trial Firm of the Year” and “General Commercial Firm of the Year.” In addition, Cravath received Legalweek’s Leaders in Tech Law Award for “Litigation and E‑Discovery,” and has earned recognition from the Financial Times as both “Most Innovative Law Firm for Legal Expertise” and “Most Innovative for Dispute Resolution.” 

Our team has ranked in the top tiers of Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms and has earned repeated praise from clients and the market, including:

  • “I appreciate the brilliant lawyers at Cravath; their commitment to preparation, their attention to client service, and the consistently good results. Also, they are really fun to work with.” Client, Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
  • “For our most difficult problems, it’d be hard to find a better alternative.” Client, Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
  • “[T]he 206-year-old law firm prides itself on its generalist approach, training its attorneys to cut across disciplines and handle evolving client needs as part of a single litigation department.” Law360
  • “Best firm that I’ve ever experienced in terms of client service, availability and anticipating needs strategically.” Client, Chambers USA
  • “No firm demonstrates better teamwork in complex litigation or can muster the same cohesive intellectual firepower.” Client, The Legal 500 US
  • “Cravath has some of the best - if not THE best - legal talent in the country.” Client, Chambers USA
  • “It’s one of the most prestigious law firms in the world and they have lived up to that. They are always prepared, always thinking ahead, and consistently the best in court.” Client, Chambers USA
  • “On the technical side they are very skilled but the main difference from other firms is that Cravath does a great job of understanding the client’s culture—they know how we work, and so fit their style with ours.” Client, Chambers USA

Cravath trains generalist litigators with the tools to tackle complex cases from every angle. We see the broader picture, so we can devise and deliver innovative approaches to the problem at hand, regardless of the subject matter, industry or client’s role in a particular dispute. The credibility and experience we bring to each matter and our preparation of each case from the outset as if it is going to trial give us a strategic advantage in all steps of litigation. Our litigators “have repeatedly gone the distance in some of the thorniest, most complex trials and appeals,” understanding how to explain complex issues and technology simply and clearly without getting lost in the weeds. (The American Lawyer) Because Cravath’s litigators are trained across a broad array of legal areas, the same team can handle general commercial claims as well as disputes involving more specialized areas of the law, allowing us to use small teams and be more cost‑effective.

We also work closely with clients to understand and appreciate their business objectives and culture to provide both short- and long‑term solutions. Cravath’s litigators are not just legal advisors—we are our clients’ partners in developing workable solutions to the wide range of issues they face.

Cravath’s litigation department is uniformly recognized as among the best in the country. Our team has been named New York Law Journal’s overall “Litigation Department of the Year” three times in the past six years, most recently in 2024, as well as the publication’s “Class Action Litigation Department of the Year.” The American Lawyer, which has twice shortlisted the Firm for its nationwide “Litigation Department of the Year” award, notes that “Cravath stands out for its novel arguments” and is “at the ready to handle any complex, pivotal case that comes its way.” Benchmark Litigation further describes Cravath as “the standard bearer... command[ing] respect on the national stage for its prestige and unassailable brand,” and has repeatedly honored the Firm, including as “Trial Firm of the Year” and “General Commercial Firm of the Year.” In addition, Cravath received Legalweek’s Leaders in Tech Law Award for “Litigation and E‑Discovery,” and has earned recognition from the Financial Times as both “Most Innovative Law Firm for Legal Expertise” and “Most Innovative for Dispute Resolution.” 

Our team has ranked in the top tiers of Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms and has earned repeated praise from clients and the market, including:

  • “I appreciate the brilliant lawyers at Cravath; their commitment to preparation, their attention to client service, and the consistently good results. Also, they are really fun to work with.” Client, Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
  • “For our most difficult problems, it’d be hard to find a better alternative.” Client, Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
  • “[T]he 206-year-old law firm prides itself on its generalist approach, training its attorneys to cut across disciplines and handle evolving client needs as part of a single litigation department.” Law360
  • “Best firm that I’ve ever experienced in terms of client service, availability and anticipating needs strategically.” Client, Chambers USA
  • “No firm demonstrates better teamwork in complex litigation or can muster the same cohesive intellectual firepower.” Client, The Legal 500 US
  • “Cravath has some of the best - if not THE best - legal talent in the country.” Client, Chambers USA
  • “It’s one of the most prestigious law firms in the world and they have lived up to that. They are always prepared, always thinking ahead, and consistently the best in court.” Client, Chambers USA
  • “On the technical side they are very skilled but the main difference from other firms is that Cravath does a great job of understanding the client’s culture—they know how we work, and so fit their style with ours.” Client, Chambers USA
  • Deals & Cases
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Deals & Cases

July 21, 2025

ZimVie’s Acquisition by ARCHIMED

On July 21, 2025, ZimVie Inc. (“ZimVie”), a global life sciences leader in the dental implant market, announced their entry into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ZimVie will be acquired by an affiliate of ARCHIMED (“ARCHIMED”), an investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Under the terms of the merger agreement, ZimVie stockholders will receive $19.00 in cash for each share of ZimVie common stock outstanding at the closing of the transaction, corresponding to an enterprise value of approximately $730 million. Cravath is representing ZimVie in connection with the transaction.

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

May 14, 2025

Epic Games Secures Decision that Apple Violated Anti‑Steering Injunction

On April 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted Cravath client Epic Games, Inc.’s (“Epic”) motion to enforce a nationwide permanent injunction against Apple, Inc.’s (“Apple”) anti‑steering policies for in‑app payments. Epic secured the injunction to restrain and prohibit Apple’s anticompetitive conduct and fees, following a three‑week bench trial in May 2021, in which Cravath also represented Epic. In its April decision, the Court ruled that Apple was in willful violation of the 2021 injunction, having thwarted the injunction’s goals and continued its anticompetitive conduct. The Court noted that “Apple willfully chose not to comply with this Court’s Injunction. It did so with the express intent to create new anticompetitive barriers which would, by design and in effect, maintain a valued revenue stream; a revenue stream previously found to be anticompetitive. That it thought this Court would tolerate such insubordination was a gross miscalculation.” As a result, the Court enjoined Apple from implementing its new restrictions and fees that violated the injunction, effective immediately.

Deals & Cases

May 09, 2025

TaskUs’s Take‑Private Acquisition by its Co‑Founders and Blackstone

On May 9, 2025, TaskUs, Inc. (“TaskUs”), a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next‑generation customer experience to companies, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to become a privately held company. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of Blackstone, TaskUs Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bryce Maddock and TaskUs Co‑Founder and President Jaspar Weir (collectively the “Buyer Group”) will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock they do not already own for $16.50 per share in an all-cash transaction. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company’s Class A common stock will no longer be listed on any public market. The TaskUs Board of Directors has approved the transaction upon the unanimous recommendation of a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”), which was formed on March 20, 2025, in response to interest expressed by the Buyer Group in exploring a possible transaction. Cravath is representing the Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

April 04, 2025

Rogers’ CDN$7 Billion Equity Investment from Blackstone

On April 4, 2025, Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers”) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with funds managed by Blackstone, backed by leading Canadian institutional investors, for a CDN$7 billion equity investment. Under the terms of the transaction, Blackstone will acquire a non-controlling interest in a new Canadian subsidiary of Rogers that will own a minor part of the Rogers wireless network. Following the transaction, Blackstone will hold a 49.9% equity interest (with a 20% voting interest) in the new subsidiary. Rogers will maintain full operational control of its network and will include the financial results of the new subsidiary in its consolidated financial statements. At any time between the eighth and twelfth anniversaries of closing, Rogers will have the right to purchase Blackstone’s interest in the new subsidiary. Rogers intends to use the net proceeds from the transaction to repay debt. Cravath is representing Rogers as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.

Activities

July 14, 2025

Lawdragon Names 20 Cravath Partners to its 2025 List of Next Generation Lawyers

On July 11, 2025, Lawdragon announced the inclusion of 20 Cravath partners, across its Corporate, Litigation and Tax departments, in its third annual “Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation” list, recognizing the “next generation of legal leaders in America and around the world.” The list, assembled based on independent research and vetting by peers, highlights “mesmerizing, multi‑talented, dedicated, focused” lawyers who “provide a forecast of the fascinating future of global law practice” and have “proven themselves early in private practice, accruing credentials, deals and cases early and often.”

Publications

July 11, 2025

Tim Cameron Authors U.S. Chapter for The Legal 500’s 2025 Litigation Country Comparative Guide

Cravath partner Timothy G. Cameron authored the U.S. chapter of The Legal 500’s 2025 “Litigation Country Comparative Guide,” which provides an overview of the law and practice of litigation and dispute resolution across a variety of jurisdictions. The chapter discusses the legal and regulatory frameworks governing commercial disputes in the United States, including how proceedings are commenced and when decisions can be appealed. The chapter also examines the potential for increased antitrust litigation in the coming years, and how technology such as automation and artificial intelligence may continue to streamline the litigation process.

Activities

July 09, 2025

Gary Bornstein Named to Bloomberg Law’s Inaugural Unrivaled List

On June 25, 2025, Cravath partner Gary A. Bornstein was named to Bloomberg Law’s inaugural “Unrivaled” list, which recognizes 32 trial lawyers nationwide “who lead the legal profession in high-stakes and impactful trials and settlements.” The accompanying profile highlighted Gary’s representation of Epic Games in its successful antitrust litigation against Google, which has included victory in a jury trial determining Google engaged in anti-competitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and handling of in-app payments. Gary explained his trial strategy of “keeping it simple and letting the evidence speak for itself.” Gary also spoke about the importance of credibility in the courtroom, saying “judges and juries always spot inauthenticity, and they never forgive you when you breach their trust. We are advocates, but we cannot advocate effectively if our audience does not believe what we say.” Offering advice to young trial lawyers, Gary said: “Say yes. When opportunities arise, take them. Even if you think you’re not ready, grab the chance to learn. At the beginning of your career, every time you speak in court, you get better at it.”

Activities

July 02, 2025

Ben Gruenstein Speaks at PLI’s Compliance & Ethics Essentials 2025 Program

Cravath partner Benjamin Gruenstein participated in “Compliance & Ethics Essentials 2025,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute from June 26‑27 in New York. Ben co‑led a presentation entitled “Legal Ethics for Compliance Lawyers and Compliance Officers,” which explored the ethical obligations of in‑house lawyers and compliance professionals, including how companies should structure their ethics and compliance programs within their organization, how and when to maintain attorney‑client privilege during investigations and what to do when compliance officers and general counsels play competing roles in giving compliance advice.

Activities

July 02, 2025

Brittany Sukiennik Named a 2025 “Rising Star” by New York Law Journal

On July 1, 2025, Cravath partner Brittany L. Sukiennik was named a 2025 “Rising Star” by the New York Law Journal. The award recognizes “the region’s most promising lawyers.” Winners will be featured online and honored at an event in September.

Deals & Cases

July 21, 2025

ZimVie’s Acquisition by ARCHIMED

On July 21, 2025, ZimVie Inc. (“ZimVie”), a global life sciences leader in the dental implant market, announced their entry into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ZimVie will be acquired by an affiliate of ARCHIMED (“ARCHIMED”), an investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Under the terms of the merger agreement, ZimVie stockholders will receive $19.00 in cash for each share of ZimVie common stock outstanding at the closing of the transaction, corresponding to an enterprise value of approximately $730 million. Cravath is representing ZimVie in connection with the transaction.

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

May 14, 2025

Epic Games Secures Decision that Apple Violated Anti‑Steering Injunction

On April 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted Cravath client Epic Games, Inc.’s (“Epic”) motion to enforce a nationwide permanent injunction against Apple, Inc.’s (“Apple”) anti‑steering policies for in‑app payments. Epic secured the injunction to restrain and prohibit Apple’s anticompetitive conduct and fees, following a three‑week bench trial in May 2021, in which Cravath also represented Epic. In its April decision, the Court ruled that Apple was in willful violation of the 2021 injunction, having thwarted the injunction’s goals and continued its anticompetitive conduct. The Court noted that “Apple willfully chose not to comply with this Court’s Injunction. It did so with the express intent to create new anticompetitive barriers which would, by design and in effect, maintain a valued revenue stream; a revenue stream previously found to be anticompetitive. That it thought this Court would tolerate such insubordination was a gross miscalculation.” As a result, the Court enjoined Apple from implementing its new restrictions and fees that violated the injunction, effective immediately.

Deals & Cases

May 09, 2025

TaskUs’s Take‑Private Acquisition by its Co‑Founders and Blackstone

On May 9, 2025, TaskUs, Inc. (“TaskUs”), a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next‑generation customer experience to companies, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to become a privately held company. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of Blackstone, TaskUs Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bryce Maddock and TaskUs Co‑Founder and President Jaspar Weir (collectively the “Buyer Group”) will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock they do not already own for $16.50 per share in an all-cash transaction. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company’s Class A common stock will no longer be listed on any public market. The TaskUs Board of Directors has approved the transaction upon the unanimous recommendation of a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”), which was formed on March 20, 2025, in response to interest expressed by the Buyer Group in exploring a possible transaction. Cravath is representing the Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

April 04, 2025

Rogers’ CDN$7 Billion Equity Investment from Blackstone

On April 4, 2025, Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers”) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with funds managed by Blackstone, backed by leading Canadian institutional investors, for a CDN$7 billion equity investment. Under the terms of the transaction, Blackstone will acquire a non-controlling interest in a new Canadian subsidiary of Rogers that will own a minor part of the Rogers wireless network. Following the transaction, Blackstone will hold a 49.9% equity interest (with a 20% voting interest) in the new subsidiary. Rogers will maintain full operational control of its network and will include the financial results of the new subsidiary in its consolidated financial statements. At any time between the eighth and twelfth anniversaries of closing, Rogers will have the right to purchase Blackstone’s interest in the new subsidiary. Rogers intends to use the net proceeds from the transaction to repay debt. Cravath is representing Rogers as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.

Activities

July 14, 2025

Lawdragon Names 20 Cravath Partners to its 2025 List of Next Generation Lawyers

On July 11, 2025, Lawdragon announced the inclusion of 20 Cravath partners, across its Corporate, Litigation and Tax departments, in its third annual “Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation” list, recognizing the “next generation of legal leaders in America and around the world.” The list, assembled based on independent research and vetting by peers, highlights “mesmerizing, multi‑talented, dedicated, focused” lawyers who “provide a forecast of the fascinating future of global law practice” and have “proven themselves early in private practice, accruing credentials, deals and cases early and often.”

Publications

July 11, 2025

Tim Cameron Authors U.S. Chapter for The Legal 500’s 2025 Litigation Country Comparative Guide

Cravath partner Timothy G. Cameron authored the U.S. chapter of The Legal 500’s 2025 “Litigation Country Comparative Guide,” which provides an overview of the law and practice of litigation and dispute resolution across a variety of jurisdictions. The chapter discusses the legal and regulatory frameworks governing commercial disputes in the United States, including how proceedings are commenced and when decisions can be appealed. The chapter also examines the potential for increased antitrust litigation in the coming years, and how technology such as automation and artificial intelligence may continue to streamline the litigation process.

Activities

July 09, 2025

Gary Bornstein Named to Bloomberg Law’s Inaugural Unrivaled List

On June 25, 2025, Cravath partner Gary A. Bornstein was named to Bloomberg Law’s inaugural “Unrivaled” list, which recognizes 32 trial lawyers nationwide “who lead the legal profession in high-stakes and impactful trials and settlements.” The accompanying profile highlighted Gary’s representation of Epic Games in its successful antitrust litigation against Google, which has included victory in a jury trial determining Google engaged in anti-competitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and handling of in-app payments. Gary explained his trial strategy of “keeping it simple and letting the evidence speak for itself.” Gary also spoke about the importance of credibility in the courtroom, saying “judges and juries always spot inauthenticity, and they never forgive you when you breach their trust. We are advocates, but we cannot advocate effectively if our audience does not believe what we say.” Offering advice to young trial lawyers, Gary said: “Say yes. When opportunities arise, take them. Even if you think you’re not ready, grab the chance to learn. At the beginning of your career, every time you speak in court, you get better at it.”

Activities

July 02, 2025

Ben Gruenstein Speaks at PLI’s Compliance & Ethics Essentials 2025 Program

Cravath partner Benjamin Gruenstein participated in “Compliance & Ethics Essentials 2025,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute from June 26‑27 in New York. Ben co‑led a presentation entitled “Legal Ethics for Compliance Lawyers and Compliance Officers,” which explored the ethical obligations of in‑house lawyers and compliance professionals, including how companies should structure their ethics and compliance programs within their organization, how and when to maintain attorney‑client privilege during investigations and what to do when compliance officers and general counsels play competing roles in giving compliance advice.

Activities

July 02, 2025

Brittany Sukiennik Named a 2025 “Rising Star” by New York Law Journal

On July 1, 2025, Cravath partner Brittany L. Sukiennik was named a 2025 “Rising Star” by the New York Law Journal. The award recognizes “the region’s most promising lawyers.” Winners will be featured online and honored at an event in September.

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