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Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP demonstrates exceptional strength in M&A and houses a deep and impressive bench of attorneys that regularly handle high-value, complex transactions. The firm provides expert knowledge across all areas of M&A and frequently advises both international and domestic clients on divestitures, joint ventures and hostile takeovers. It is active in a range of industries, including energy, technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. The client base includes household-name corporates, investment banks and other financial institutions.

Work Highlights

  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP advised WestRock on its $20 billion combination with Smurfit Kappa Group Plc, creating Smurfit WestRock.

Strengths

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The firm provides top-quality advice and work product, from the senior partners down to the junior associates. It has a deep bench of expertise.

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Cravath is extremely responsive, very knowledgeable and practical in its perspective and advice. It has a full bench of experts who are available and helpful.

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Cravath brings wise and thoughtful counsel combined with the ability to leverage other parts of the firm to seamlessly meet needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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Faiza J Saeed
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Faiza J Saeed
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Faiza Saeed is the presiding partner of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. She commands respect from market sources for her superlative handling of M&A and corporate governance issues. She is active in transformative deals across a variety of sectors, including media, technology and energy.

She is practical, efficient and very timely.

Faiza is one of the best lawyers in the world for corporate M&A.

Faiza is always willing to take the time to discuss matters of importance and her view of the marketplace.

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Mark I Greene
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Mark I Greene
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Head of corporate Mark Greene maintains an active practice focused on complex M&A, investments and joint venture transactions.

Mark is a deeply experienced problem-solver who is always available.

He has excellent client service, and his responsiveness is second to none.

Words cannot describe how incredible Mark is. He is tireless and always provides good advice.

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Richard Hall
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Richard Hall
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Richard Hall heads the firm's corporate practice in the EMEA region and acts for significant clients, foremost in M&A. Clients also look to him for advice in complex governance matters.

We can always count on Richard for expert strategic advice.

Richard is a go-to resource for the most sophisticated and complex matters. He is extremely knowledgeable and responsive and gives practical advice.

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Robert I Townsend III
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Robert I Townsend III
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Robert Townsend serves as co-head of Cravath's global M&A practice and advises on major transactions across a broad spectrum of industries. He is well reputed for his sophisticated practice advising top public companies.

Robert is exceptionally bright and one of the most experienced and respected M&A lawyers in the country.

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George F Schoen
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George F Schoen
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George Schoen operates a strong practice that exhibits strength in M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance matters.

George is technically very strong.

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Aaron Gruber
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Aaron Gruber
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Aaron Gruber's practice concentrates on high-stakes M&A and governance matters. He is experienced in the pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors, among others.

Aaron is a very good attorney. He is hard-working, responsive and extremely bright.

Aaron is a good negotiator who is unflappable and really understands the market.

Aaron is highly strategic and intelligent. He is able to manage a tremendous amount of work in a short time, and to a terrific standard.

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Ting Chen
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Ting Chen
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Ting Chen routinely advises on sophisticated M&A and matters of corporate governance. Her client base is composed of major corporate entities.

We are grateful for the intelligent and useful counsel from Ting. She understands our needs, gives us the attention we need and is a pleasure to deal with.

Ting is amazing. She stands out due to her level of service, understanding and ability to problem-solve.

Ting helps navigate complex situations and has a great way of guiding clients.

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Faiza J Saeed
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Faiza J Saeed
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Mark I Greene
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Mark I Greene
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Richard Hall
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Richard Hall
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Robert I Townsend III
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Robert I Townsend III
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George F Schoen
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George F Schoen
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Aaron Gruber
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Aaron Gruber
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Ting Chen
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Ting Chen
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