Cravath’s London Office Moves to 100 Cheapside
London
Clients rely on Cravath’s London office for our unparalleled reputation for excellence in legal services and the depth of our U.S. bench, which is one of the largest in London. Our London‑based lawyers include UK-qualified attorneys who advise clients across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia on both the bank and bond aspects of European and cross‑border financings. Our diversified corporate practice encompasses the full spectrum of U.S. and cross‑border bank and bond financings; mergers and acquisitions; regulatory and SEC compliance matters; restructurings; investigations; and general corporate matters.
Our capital markets practice is distinctive for its balanced representation of both corporate issuers and investment banks in connection with high‑yield and investment grade bond offerings, IPOs and other equity offerings, both on an SEC‑registered basis as well as pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. We also represent financial institutions and alternative lenders, corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors in a wide range of bank and credit transactions, including leveraged and investment grade bridge and acquisition financings, direct lending transactions and distressed financings.
Cravath is ranked among the leading law firms in London by Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000 UK. Our London‑based partners are widely recognized for their expertise and the quality of their counsel, and regularly receive individual honors. Our work with large multinational and international companies, many of whom have retained us from their inception, has enabled us to develop a uniquely broad-based practice.
Our London office regularly handles the type of complex, novel and high-profile transactions that form the core of Cravath’s specialty and strength. We have led many of the largest high‑yield bond financings in Europe and the first buyouts in France and Italy financed primarily with high-yield bonds in addition to introducing “pay-in-kind” (PIK) instruments in Europe and advising on the first out-of-court restructuring of high‑yield bonds issued by a European company. Cravath’s London lawyers have also advised on many significant recent acquisition financings and cross‑border deals, creating new global leaders and transforming industries. We are also among a select group of legal advisors internationally, leading IPOs of companies based in Belgium, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, among others.
Many of our London-based attorneys have multiple language fluencies to better assist international clients and foreign counsel in our global practice. In addition, we work closely with the leading law firms in other jurisdictions, enhancing our global reach to address our clients’ needs wherever they may arise.
Cravath has a rich, century-long legacy of commitment to Europe and has maintained a dedicated London office and team since 1973, after opening an office in Paris first in 1927. Paul D. Cravath was made an Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn, one of the four Inns of Court, and the Firm acted as U.S. legal advisor in the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the precursor to the European Union.
Our capital markets practice is distinctive for its balanced representation of both corporate issuers and investment banks in connection with high‑yield and investment grade bond offerings, IPOs and other equity offerings, both on an SEC‑registered basis as well as pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. We also represent financial institutions and alternative lenders, corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors in a wide range of bank and credit transactions, including leveraged and investment grade bridge and acquisition financings, direct lending transactions and distressed financings.
Cravath is ranked among the leading law firms in London by Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000 UK. Our London‑based partners are widely recognized for their expertise and the quality of their counsel, and regularly receive individual honors. Our work with large multinational and international companies, many of whom have retained us from their inception, has enabled us to develop a uniquely broad-based practice.
Our London office regularly handles the type of complex, novel and high-profile transactions that form the core of Cravath’s specialty and strength. We have led many of the largest high‑yield bond financings in Europe and the first buyouts in France and Italy financed primarily with high-yield bonds in addition to introducing “pay-in-kind” (PIK) instruments in Europe and advising on the first out-of-court restructuring of high‑yield bonds issued by a European company. Cravath’s London lawyers have also advised on many significant recent acquisition financings and cross‑border deals, creating new global leaders and transforming industries. We are also among a select group of legal advisors internationally, leading IPOs of companies based in Belgium, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, among others.
Many of our London-based attorneys have multiple language fluencies to better assist international clients and foreign counsel in our global practice. In addition, we work closely with the leading law firms in other jurisdictions, enhancing our global reach to address our clients’ needs wherever they may arise.
Cravath has a rich, century-long legacy of commitment to Europe and has maintained a dedicated London office and team since 1973, after opening an office in Paris first in 1927. Paul D. Cravath was made an Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn, one of the four Inns of Court, and the Firm acted as U.S. legal advisor in the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the precursor to the European Union.
Deals & Cases
October 31, 2025
Danaos Corporation’s High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $500 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior notes offering of Danaos Corporation, a global shipping company that operates one of the world's largest fleets of containerships. The transaction closed on October 17, 2025.
Deals & Cases
September 09, 2025
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 August 26, 2025.
Deals & Cases
August 29, 2025
Marcura’s Senior Credit Facilities in Connection with its Acquisition of Brightwell Navigator
Cravath represented Marcura Equities Ltd (“Marcura”), a leading maritime technology provider, in connection with the amendment and restatement of its senior credit facilities. The proceeds were used to finance Marcura’s acquisition of Brightwell Payments, Inc. (“Brightwell Navigator”), the maritime crew payroll and payment services division of Brightwell, an Atlanta-based financial technology company. Marlin Equity Partners is a shareholder of Marcura. The transaction closed on August 1, 2025.
Deals & Cases
July 17, 2025
AngloGold Ashanti’s Acquisition of Augusta Gold
On July 16, 2025, AngloGold Ashanti plc (“AngloGold Ashanti”), an independent, global gold mining company, announced that certain of its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement with Augusta Gold Corp. (“Augusta Gold”) to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Augusta Gold at a price of C$1.70 per share of common stock in cash. The price implies an enterprise value for Augusta Gold of approximately C$197 million (approximately $143 million). Cravath is representing AngloGold Ashanti as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
July 15, 2025
Aggreko’s $1.42 Billion and €1.29 Billion of Term Loan Facilities
Cravath represented the administrative agent and lead arrangers in connection with the arrangement of $1.42 billion and €1.29 billion of term loan facilities made available to Aggreko, a portfolio company of I Squared Capital and TDR Capital and a global leader in energy solutions, providing rapidly deployable, temporary and semi permanent modular power and temperature control solutions, with strong diversification across customers, geographies and end‑markets. The transaction closed on July 1, 2025.
Activities
December 01, 2025
Cravath Shortlisted for Law.com International’s 2025 Banking and Finance Team of the Year Award
In November 2025, Cravath was shortlisted for Law.com International’s 2025 Banking and Finance Team of the Year award as part of Law.com International’s annual British Legal Awards. The awards honor the “standout achievements of law firms, in‑house teams, chambers, and individuals who are driving the legal profession forward,” recognizing landmark deals, innovative strategies, impactful advocacy and client service shaping the future of the UK legal landscape.
Activities
November 17, 2025
Lawrence Verhelst Delivers Guest Lecture at the Faculty of Law of the University of Namur
On November 10, 2025, Cravath European counsel Lawrence J. Verhelst delivered a guest lecture at the Faculty of Law of the University of Namur in Belgium as part of its Comparative Law course. Lawrence’s lecture focused on the common law tradition and provided a general introduction to the law and legal system of the United States, including its history and institutions.
Activities
November 17, 2025
Nico Lupea Delivers Guest Lecture on Cross‑Border M&A at Sciences Po Law School
On November 13, 2025, Cravath European counsel Nicoleta D. Lupea delivered a guest lecture at Sciences Po Law School in Paris as part of the course entitled “Cross‑border M&A Transactions,” which provided an overview of a deal cycle and explored the main themes that arise in international M&A transactions.
Activities
November 10, 2025
Alyssa Caples, Nick Dorsey and Dan Cerqueira Speak at IBA’s 2025 Annual Conference
Cravath partners Alyssa K. Caples, Nicholas A. Dorsey and Daniel J. Cerqueira spoke at the International Bar Association’s 2025 Annual Conference, which was held November 2-7 in Toronto and convened legal professionals from across the globe.
Activities
October 23, 2025
Cravath Recognized for “Sophisticated, High‑Value” Deals in Chambers UK 2025 Rankings
The 2025 Chambers UK rankings recognized Cravath across three categories: Leveraged Finance (Lenders – Big Ticket); Leveraged Finance (Big Ticket); and Capital Markets (High‑Yield Products). Chambers noted Cravath among the firms that “excel in sophisticated, high‑value financial deals.” Added a survey respondent, Cravath’s “team impresses with its collaborative spirit and innovative approach. Their strengths lie in effective communication, strategic problem‑solving, along with being diligent and highly commercial.”
Deals & Cases
October 31, 2025
Danaos Corporation’s High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $500 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior notes offering of Danaos Corporation, a global shipping company that operates one of the world's largest fleets of containerships. The transaction closed on October 17, 2025.
Deals & Cases
September 09, 2025
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 August 26, 2025.
Deals & Cases
August 29, 2025
Marcura’s Senior Credit Facilities in Connection with its Acquisition of Brightwell Navigator
Cravath represented Marcura Equities Ltd (“Marcura”), a leading maritime technology provider, in connection with the amendment and restatement of its senior credit facilities. The proceeds were used to finance Marcura’s acquisition of Brightwell Payments, Inc. (“Brightwell Navigator”), the maritime crew payroll and payment services division of Brightwell, an Atlanta-based financial technology company. Marlin Equity Partners is a shareholder of Marcura. The transaction closed on August 1, 2025.
Deals & Cases
July 17, 2025
AngloGold Ashanti’s Acquisition of Augusta Gold
On July 16, 2025, AngloGold Ashanti plc (“AngloGold Ashanti”), an independent, global gold mining company, announced that certain of its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement with Augusta Gold Corp. (“Augusta Gold”) to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Augusta Gold at a price of C$1.70 per share of common stock in cash. The price implies an enterprise value for Augusta Gold of approximately C$197 million (approximately $143 million). Cravath is representing AngloGold Ashanti as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
July 15, 2025
Aggreko’s $1.42 Billion and €1.29 Billion of Term Loan Facilities
Cravath represented the administrative agent and lead arrangers in connection with the arrangement of $1.42 billion and €1.29 billion of term loan facilities made available to Aggreko, a portfolio company of I Squared Capital and TDR Capital and a global leader in energy solutions, providing rapidly deployable, temporary and semi permanent modular power and temperature control solutions, with strong diversification across customers, geographies and end‑markets. The transaction closed on July 1, 2025.
Activities
December 01, 2025
Cravath Shortlisted for Law.com International’s 2025 Banking and Finance Team of the Year Award
In November 2025, Cravath was shortlisted for Law.com International’s 2025 Banking and Finance Team of the Year award as part of Law.com International’s annual British Legal Awards. The awards honor the “standout achievements of law firms, in‑house teams, chambers, and individuals who are driving the legal profession forward,” recognizing landmark deals, innovative strategies, impactful advocacy and client service shaping the future of the UK legal landscape.
Activities
November 17, 2025
Lawrence Verhelst Delivers Guest Lecture at the Faculty of Law of the University of Namur
On November 10, 2025, Cravath European counsel Lawrence J. Verhelst delivered a guest lecture at the Faculty of Law of the University of Namur in Belgium as part of its Comparative Law course. Lawrence’s lecture focused on the common law tradition and provided a general introduction to the law and legal system of the United States, including its history and institutions.
Activities
November 17, 2025
Nico Lupea Delivers Guest Lecture on Cross‑Border M&A at Sciences Po Law School
On November 13, 2025, Cravath European counsel Nicoleta D. Lupea delivered a guest lecture at Sciences Po Law School in Paris as part of the course entitled “Cross‑border M&A Transactions,” which provided an overview of a deal cycle and explored the main themes that arise in international M&A transactions.
Activities
November 10, 2025
Alyssa Caples, Nick Dorsey and Dan Cerqueira Speak at IBA’s 2025 Annual Conference
Cravath partners Alyssa K. Caples, Nicholas A. Dorsey and Daniel J. Cerqueira spoke at the International Bar Association’s 2025 Annual Conference, which was held November 2-7 in Toronto and convened legal professionals from across the globe.
Activities
October 23, 2025
Cravath Recognized for “Sophisticated, High‑Value” Deals in Chambers UK 2025 Rankings
The 2025 Chambers UK rankings recognized Cravath across three categories: Leveraged Finance (Lenders – Big Ticket); Leveraged Finance (Big Ticket); and Capital Markets (High‑Yield Products). Chambers noted Cravath among the firms that “excel in sophisticated, high‑value financial deals.” Added a survey respondent, Cravath’s “team impresses with its collaborative spirit and innovative approach. Their strengths lie in effective communication, strategic problem‑solving, along with being diligent and highly commercial.”
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