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Led by two former Commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)–one of whom also served as U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust at the Department of Justice (DOJ)–Cravath’s highly regarded antitrust practice provides a wealth of experience and insight with respect to formulating global antitrust strategy, securing regulatory clearance for mergers and acquisitions, and bringing or defending against charges of anticompetitive behavior. Clients turn to Cravath for their most significant—and often unprecedented—antitrust concerns, and we have played a central role in industry‑shaping competition matters for decades.

Cravath has an extensive track record of success in federal and state appellate courts across the country, for both appellants and appellees, repeatedly going “the distance in some of the thorniest, most complex trials and appeals” in the last several years. (The American Lawyer) We successfully defend positive results we achieve in the trial courts, including interlocutory appeals and appeals following trial or other disposition, and—in the face of adverse decisions—we persevere to obtain the best outcome for our clients, shaping the law in the process.

Cravath frequently and successfully represents U.S. and non-U.S. entities in domestic and international arbitrations involving diverse industries and various areas of the law. Our representations extend to clients in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, as well as sovereign nations, often involving multibillion‑dollar disputes.

On December 23, 2025, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “Section 16(a) Share Ownership and Transaction Reporting Obligations to Apply to Directors and Officers of Foreign Private Issuers from March 18, 2026.” The memo examines the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act and how directors and officers of foreign private issuers will be required to comply with the share ownership and transaction reporting obligations of paragraph (a) of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within 90 days of the enactment of the 2026 U.S. National Defense Authorization Act.

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $148 million primary common stock offering of Stewart Information Services Corporation. Through its subsidiaries, Stewart Information Services Corporation provides title insurance and real estate transaction services. The transaction closed on December 12, 2025.

On December 18, 2025, WildBrain Ltd. (“WildBrain”) announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC (“Peanuts”), the holding entity for the Peanuts IP, to Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (together, “Sony”) for $630 million cash. The ownership of rights to the Peanuts brand and the management of its business are handled by Peanuts Worldwide LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Peanuts. The family of Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts, retain their 20% stake in the brand. Cravath is representing the family of Charles M. Schulz in connection with the transaction.

From the Firm’s inception, challenging pro bono work has been a cornerstone of our practice.

It takes more than great lawyers to make a great law firm. It takes an administrative staff that shares our lawyers’ commitment to quality and excellence. Cravath’s dedicated staff helps sustain our preeminent position among the world’s law firms. Our collaborative environment and singular record of success combine to provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.