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 March 18, 2025.

On March 31, 2025, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named for the fourth consecutive year to India Business Law Journal’s 2025 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes lawyers who are “indispensable advisers on India‑related matters, bridging jurisdictions and driving transactions and disputes that fuel India’s engagement with the world,” as nominated primarily by lawyers at Indian law firms.

Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $1 billion 144A/Reg S. high‑yield senior notes offering of Alumina Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation, a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum products. Cravath also represented the dealer managers in connection with the concurrent cash tender offers for notes of Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation, with an aggregate principal amount of up to $1 billion. The transactions closed on March 17, 2025.

On March 24, 2025, Cravath partner Sharonmoyee Goswami participated in the Banbury Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Government Challenges to U.S. Patent Rights meeting, which was held from March 23‑26 in Lloyd Harbor, New York. Sharon co‑chaired a session entitled “The Public & Private Sectors - Research Funding.”

Cravath partners David J. Kappos, Noah Joshua Phillips and Nicholas A. Dorsey participated in Cornell Tech’s Board of Directors Forum, which was held from March 26‑27, 2025 in New York. The forum, designed for board members and senior leaders, convened business and legal practitioners, Cornell faculty, former senior government regulators and directors of private and public companies to discuss how corporate boards can stay ahead of developing technologies, regulatory trends and geopolitical shifts.

Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $26 billion 144A/Reg. S notes offering of Mars, Incorporated, as part of the financing transactions undertaken in connection with the pending $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova. Mars, Incorporated is one of the world’s largest privately‑held, family‑owned businesses with a history of successfully building and growing market-leading consumer brands for over 100 years. The transaction closed on March 12, 2025.

On March 24, 2025, Cravath partner Michael L. Arnold participated in a “2025 Proxy Season Webcast,” which was hosted by PwC. Michael discussed recent legal developments affecting proxy season, including guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission related to shareholder proposals and investor engagement.

Cravath partners Gary A. Bornstein and Kevin J. Orsini were named to Crain’s New York Business’s list of “Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys,” published on March 24, 2025. The list honors “a talented cohort” of litigators and trial attorneys who are “shaping precedent and advocating for their clients across industries and issues.”

On March 19, 2025, Cravath of counsel Ellen H. Park participated in the International Trademark Association (INTA)’s “New York Workshop: Integrating Intellectual Property, Finance and Valuation.” The event convened professionals in finance, law, technology, business and other related industries to discuss global trends in IP valuation and how to grow and manage intangible assets. Ellen moderated a session entitled “The 2025 Macroeconomic Outlook for Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets,” which reviewed key economic indicators and their anticipated impact on the M&A landscape, as well as guidance for IP professionals involved in M&A or capital markets on how to effectively navigate the dynamic economic environment.

On March 18, 2025, Cravath partner Evan Norris participated in the International Chamber of Commerce Mexico and the Anticorruption Commission’s IX Anticorruption Postgraduate Course, hosted in collaboration with Universidad Panamericana. The course brought together high‑level government officials, legal scholars and practitioners for sessions on combatting national and global corruption. Evan’s session focused on developments in U.S. criminal enforcement in sports.

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $500 million fixed rate/floating rate senior notes offering of First Horizon Corporation, a holding company for First Horizon Bank that provides various financial services. The transaction closed on March 7, 2025.

On March 20, 2025, Cravath of counsel Kathryn-Ann Stamm participated in the International Trademark Association (INTA)’s The Business of Trade Secrets: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Ever‑Changing World of AI Conference, which was held from March 19‑20 in New York. Kathryn‑Ann moderated a session entitled “Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital Age: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies,” which reviewed how to best protect a company and its trade secrets against and following cyberattacks, including essential cybersecurity practices, key components of effective cybersecurity policy and how to recover from breaches.

Seven Cravath partners were selected to serve on Law360’s 2025 Editorial Advisory Boards: Wes Earnhardt (Media & Entertainment), Brittany L. Sukiennik (Trials), Douglas Dolan (Capital Markets), Arvind Ravichandran (Tax Authority International), Jeffrey T. Dinwoodie (Banking), Adam M. Sanchez (Private Equity) and Benjamin G. Joseloff (International Trade). As Editorial Advisory Board members, they will provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.

Cravath partner Michael L. Arnold was featured as a guest on the March 20, 2025 episode of Slaughter and May’s podcast, covering policy developments in the U.S. and E.U. In the interview, Michael discussed the evolving ESG landscape in the U.S., including international agreements, SEC climate rules and state‑level reporting developments.

Cravath represented ADT Inc. in connection with the $613.4 million registered secondary offering of common stock and share repurchase by certain entities managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. ADT Inc. is a leading provider of security, interactive, and smart home solutions. The transaction closed on March 4, 2025.

Andrew Compton is a partner in the Corporate Department at Cravath. In the Season 9 premiere of On Tax, he and fellow Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about how his work in the energy and energy transition sectors intersects with the world of tax, and the importance of taking calculated risks throughout one’s career. Andrew also discusses the lessons he learned while working in Asia, including the benefits of finding commonality with the people on the other side of the negotiating table.

On March 18, 2025, Wiz, Inc. (“Wiz”), a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York, and Google LLC (“Google”) announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Google to acquire Wiz for $32 billion, subject to closing adjustments, in an all‑cash transaction. Once closed, Wiz will join Google Cloud. Cravath is representing Wiz as regulatory counsel in connection with the transaction.

On March 5, 2025, Cravath partner Nicole M. Argentieri participated in the American Bar Association’s 40th White Collar Crime Institute, which was held from March 4‑7 in Miami. The event convened federal and state judges and prosecutors, SEC and CFTC leadership, defense attorneys, corporate in‑house counsel and members of the academic community to discuss hot topics in white‑collar crime. Nicole spoke on a panel entitled “International – New Trends in Resolving Cross Border Investigations in Europe and South America,” which explored key developments in the international white collar crime scene, including regarding international cooperation and non‑trial resolutions.

On March 17, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (“PepsiCo”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing PepsiCo in connection with the transaction.

Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $500 million Rule 144A high‑yield senior notes offering of Credit Acceptance Corporation, a leading independent auto finance company. The transaction closed on February 28, 2025.