Four Decades for Justice
Scott Bennett focuses his practice on capital markets and other financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, board advisory matters and general corporate matters. Mr. Bennett advises clients across a broad range of industries encompassing traditional areas and emerging technologies. He has notable experience counseling venture capital‑backed companies and investors in the technology, fintech, digital assets and renewables spaces. His practice also includes numerous clients in the shipping, transportation, energy and pharmaceutical sectors.
Mr. Bennett’s notable matters include:
Mr. Bennett was named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer and a “Rising Star” by Law360, recognizing him as one of three outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40. He has been repeatedly recognized for his work in the capital markets arena by The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 Latin America and IFLR1000, among others. Additionally, Mr. Bennett has been recognized for his work in the fintech sector by The Legal 500 US and his work in corporate law by The Best Lawyers in America, and he has been named one of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” by Lawdragon.
Mr. Bennett is a frequent speaker and author on a range of legal topics pertaining to capital markets and finance, as well as developments in the areas of fintech and digital assets.
Mr. Bennett was born in Sarasota, Florida. He received a B.A. in Economics from Duke University in 2002. Mr. Bennett received a J.D. with High Honors from Emory University School of Law in 2006, where he was the First Honor Graduate (i.e., valedictorian) and a member of the Law Journal.
Mr. Bennett joined Cravath in 2006 and was elected a partner in 2013.
Mr. Bennett’s notable matters include:
Mr. Bennett was named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer and a “Rising Star” by Law360, recognizing him as one of three outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40. He has been repeatedly recognized for his work in the capital markets arena by The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 Latin America and IFLR1000, among others. Additionally, Mr. Bennett has been recognized for his work in the fintech sector by The Legal 500 US and his work in corporate law by The Best Lawyers in America, and he has been named one of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” by Lawdragon.
Mr. Bennett is a frequent speaker and author on a range of legal topics pertaining to capital markets and finance, as well as developments in the areas of fintech and digital assets.
Mr. Bennett was born in Sarasota, Florida. He received a B.A. in Economics from Duke University in 2002. Mr. Bennett received a J.D. with High Honors from Emory University School of Law in 2006, where he was the First Honor Graduate (i.e., valedictorian) and a member of the Law Journal.
Mr. Bennett joined Cravath in 2006 and was elected a partner in 2013.
The American Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America
IFLR1000
Law360
Lawdragon
The Legal 500 Latin America
The Legal 500 US
Super Lawyers ‑ Rising Stars ‑ New York
Deals & Cases
March 13, 2024
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $1.5 billion registered senior notes offering of Phillips 66 Company, guaranteed by Phillips 66, an energy manufacturing and logistics company with midstream, chemicals, refining, marketing and specialties businesses. The transaction closed on February 28, 2024.
Deals & Cases
February 22, 2024
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $500 million registered senior notes offering of Cencora, Inc., a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. The transaction closed on February 7, 2024.
Deals & Cases
December 12, 2023
On December 11, 2023, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (“Eagle”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the midsize dry bulk vessel segment, announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger on a Net Asset Value to Net Asset Value (“NAV”) basis with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $2.1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Eagle shareholders will receive 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock for each share of Eagle common stock owned. This represents a total consideration of approximately $52.60 per share, a 17% premium based on Eagle’s closing share price of $44.85 on December 8, 2023. Upon the close of the transaction, Star Bulk and Eagle shareholders will own approximately 71% and 29% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis, respectively. Cravath is representing Star Bulk in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 22, 2023
Cravath represented the underwriter and the dealers in connection with the $1.6 billion registered secondary common stock offering of AmerisourceBergen Corporation in connection with the entrance by Walgreens Boots Alliance Holdings LLC, the selling stockholder, into a prepaid variable share forward transaction. AmerisourceBergen Corporation is one of the largest global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services companies, helping both healthcare providers and pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers improve patient access to products and enhance patient care. The transaction closed on August 8, 2023.
Deals & Cases
July 10, 2023
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $450 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured notes offering of GrafTech Global Enterprises Inc., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of GrafTech International Ltd. GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of high‑quality graphite electrode products. The transaction closed on June 26, 2023.
Activities & Publications
March 18, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Cravath hosted its 2024 Web3 Regulatory Forum at its offices in New York. The event brought together lawyers from the Firm, market participants, executives, investors and others for presentations by practitioners, current and former regulators, and interactive roundtables examining the most significant regulatory developments in the digital assets and Web3 space.
Activities & Publications
February 07, 2024
On February 2, 2024, Cravath published a memo for its clients entitled “Potential FSOC Scrutiny of ‘Big Tech’ Firms.”
Activities & Publications
November 28, 2023
On November 9, 2023, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett spoke at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s FinTech Lecture Series, which hosts guest lectures by speakers on the forefront of financial technology. Scott delivered a lecture with associate Daniel M. Barabander entitled “Are Digital Assets ‘Securities’ and Why does it Matter?,” which covered the existing regulatory uncertainty in the United States regarding the applicability of U.S. securities laws to digital assets and businesses that issue or trade digital assets.
Activities & Publications
November 16, 2023
Cravath partners David J. Kappos, D. Scott Bennett, Michael E. Mariani, Sasha Rosenthal‑Larrea, Arvind Ravichandran and Ryan J. Patrone co‑authored a chapter on the current state of laws and regulations applicable to blockchain in the U.S. for The Legal 500’s “Blockchain Country Comparative Guide,” which was published in November 2023. The chapter discussed the market sectors in which blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies are being adopted and reviewed recent regulatory guidance and enforcement actions in the space.
Activities & Publications
October 24, 2023
On October 23, 2023, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett chaired and, together with partner C. Daniel Haaren, spoke at “Securities Offerings 2023: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering, offered insights on registration statements, explored how to work effectively with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and focused on drafting key securities offering documentation. The course also highlighted trending topics in the current environment.
Scott Bennett focuses his practice on capital markets and other financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, board advisory matters and general corporate matters. Mr. Bennett advises clients across a broad range of industries encompassing traditional areas and emerging technologies. He has notable experience counseling venture capital‑backed companies and investors in the technology, fintech, digital assets and renewables spaces. His practice also includes numerous clients in the shipping, transportation, energy and pharmaceutical sectors.
Mr. Bennett’s notable matters include:
Mr. Bennett was named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer and a “Rising Star” by Law360, recognizing him as one of three outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40. He has been repeatedly recognized for his work in the capital markets arena by The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 Latin America and IFLR1000, among others. Additionally, Mr. Bennett has been recognized for his work in the fintech sector by The Legal 500 US and his work in corporate law by The Best Lawyers in America, and he has been named one of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” by Lawdragon.
Mr. Bennett is a frequent speaker and author on a range of legal topics pertaining to capital markets and finance, as well as developments in the areas of fintech and digital assets.
Mr. Bennett was born in Sarasota, Florida. He received a B.A. in Economics from Duke University in 2002. Mr. Bennett received a J.D. with High Honors from Emory University School of Law in 2006, where he was the First Honor Graduate (i.e., valedictorian) and a member of the Law Journal.
Mr. Bennett joined Cravath in 2006 and was elected a partner in 2013.
Mr. Bennett’s notable matters include:
Mr. Bennett was named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer and a “Rising Star” by Law360, recognizing him as one of three outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40. He has been repeatedly recognized for his work in the capital markets arena by The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 Latin America and IFLR1000, among others. Additionally, Mr. Bennett has been recognized for his work in the fintech sector by The Legal 500 US and his work in corporate law by The Best Lawyers in America, and he has been named one of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” by Lawdragon.
Mr. Bennett is a frequent speaker and author on a range of legal topics pertaining to capital markets and finance, as well as developments in the areas of fintech and digital assets.
Mr. Bennett was born in Sarasota, Florida. He received a B.A. in Economics from Duke University in 2002. Mr. Bennett received a J.D. with High Honors from Emory University School of Law in 2006, where he was the First Honor Graduate (i.e., valedictorian) and a member of the Law Journal.
Mr. Bennett joined Cravath in 2006 and was elected a partner in 2013.
The American Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America
IFLR1000
Law360
Lawdragon
The Legal 500 Latin America
The Legal 500 US
Super Lawyers ‑ Rising Stars ‑ New York
Deals & Cases
March 13, 2024
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $1.5 billion registered senior notes offering of Phillips 66 Company, guaranteed by Phillips 66, an energy manufacturing and logistics company with midstream, chemicals, refining, marketing and specialties businesses. The transaction closed on February 28, 2024.
Deals & Cases
February 22, 2024
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $500 million registered senior notes offering of Cencora, Inc., a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. The transaction closed on February 7, 2024.
Deals & Cases
December 12, 2023
On December 11, 2023, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (“Eagle”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the midsize dry bulk vessel segment, announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger on a Net Asset Value to Net Asset Value (“NAV”) basis with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $2.1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Eagle shareholders will receive 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock for each share of Eagle common stock owned. This represents a total consideration of approximately $52.60 per share, a 17% premium based on Eagle’s closing share price of $44.85 on December 8, 2023. Upon the close of the transaction, Star Bulk and Eagle shareholders will own approximately 71% and 29% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis, respectively. Cravath is representing Star Bulk in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 22, 2023
Cravath represented the underwriter and the dealers in connection with the $1.6 billion registered secondary common stock offering of AmerisourceBergen Corporation in connection with the entrance by Walgreens Boots Alliance Holdings LLC, the selling stockholder, into a prepaid variable share forward transaction. AmerisourceBergen Corporation is one of the largest global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services companies, helping both healthcare providers and pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers improve patient access to products and enhance patient care. The transaction closed on August 8, 2023.
Deals & Cases
July 10, 2023
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $450 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured notes offering of GrafTech Global Enterprises Inc., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of GrafTech International Ltd. GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of high‑quality graphite electrode products. The transaction closed on June 26, 2023.
Activities & Publications
March 18, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Cravath hosted its 2024 Web3 Regulatory Forum at its offices in New York. The event brought together lawyers from the Firm, market participants, executives, investors and others for presentations by practitioners, current and former regulators, and interactive roundtables examining the most significant regulatory developments in the digital assets and Web3 space.
Activities & Publications
February 07, 2024
On February 2, 2024, Cravath published a memo for its clients entitled “Potential FSOC Scrutiny of ‘Big Tech’ Firms.”
Activities & Publications
November 28, 2023
On November 9, 2023, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett spoke at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s FinTech Lecture Series, which hosts guest lectures by speakers on the forefront of financial technology. Scott delivered a lecture with associate Daniel M. Barabander entitled “Are Digital Assets ‘Securities’ and Why does it Matter?,” which covered the existing regulatory uncertainty in the United States regarding the applicability of U.S. securities laws to digital assets and businesses that issue or trade digital assets.
Activities & Publications
November 16, 2023
Cravath partners David J. Kappos, D. Scott Bennett, Michael E. Mariani, Sasha Rosenthal‑Larrea, Arvind Ravichandran and Ryan J. Patrone co‑authored a chapter on the current state of laws and regulations applicable to blockchain in the U.S. for The Legal 500’s “Blockchain Country Comparative Guide,” which was published in November 2023. The chapter discussed the market sectors in which blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies are being adopted and reviewed recent regulatory guidance and enforcement actions in the space.
Activities & Publications
October 24, 2023
On October 23, 2023, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett chaired and, together with partner C. Daniel Haaren, spoke at “Securities Offerings 2023: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering, offered insights on registration statements, explored how to work effectively with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and focused on drafting key securities offering documentation. The course also highlighted trending topics in the current environment.
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