Full-service firm Cravath Swaine & Moore was founded in 1819. Since then, it has emerged as one of United States’ top firms for banking, M&A and debt and equity capital markets. The firm has two offices: one in New York, and its newly opened office in Washington DC. The firm also boasts an international presence with an office in London.   

Highlights

The firm’s M&A and private equity practices advised international acquirers on sizeable acquisitions, but one of the most notable deals featured recently promoted partner Maurio Fiore representing Amentum Services in a Reverse Morris Trust merger that will create a publicly traded company with a presence in 83 countries.

In restructuring and insolvency, practice heads Paul H. Zumbro and George E. Zobtiz advised Silvergate in its voluntary self-liquidation which involved unique digital assets and novel crypto-industry components during a turbulent period for the industry.

The firm’s banking and finance practice had substantial developments, welcoming Partners Korey Fevzi and Philip Stopford from A&O Shearman.

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include Biogen, EchoStar Special Committee, Viatris, The Walt Disney Company, Westrock. Blackstone and Occidental Petroleum.