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Senior Attorney, Executive Compensation and Benefits
Arian Mossanenzadeh focuses his practice on executive compensation and employee benefit matters, principally in connection with mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings and other corporate transactions.
Mr. Mossanenzadeh’s notable transactions include representing:
Mr. Mossanenzadeh was born in Tehran, Iran. He received a B.A. magna cum laude with distinction from the University of Washington in 2008, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2013, where he was a senior editorial board member of the Virginia Journal of International Law. Mr. Mossanenzadeh joined Cravath in 2021 and was elected a senior attorney in 2023. Prior to joining Cravath, he was associated with a law firm in New York.
Mr. Mossanenzadeh’s notable transactions include representing:
Mr. Mossanenzadeh was born in Tehran, Iran. He received a B.A. magna cum laude with distinction from the University of Washington in 2008, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2013, where he was a senior editorial board member of the Virginia Journal of International Law. Mr. Mossanenzadeh joined Cravath in 2021 and was elected a senior attorney in 2023. Prior to joining Cravath, he was associated with a law firm in New York.
Deals & Cases
September 10, 2024
On September 9, 2024, IBM announced its intent to acquire Accelalpha, a global Oracle services provider with deep expertise helping clients digitize core business operations and accelerate adoption of Oracle Cloud Applications. This acquisition expands IBM's Oracle consulting expertise in supply chain and logistics, finance, enterprise performance management and customer transformation. Cravath is representing IBM in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 08, 2024
On August 8, 2024, private investment firm Lindsay Goldberg and Golden State Foods, one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, announced that they have entered into an agreement for Lindsay Goldberg to acquire a controlling interest in Golden State Foods. Cravath is representing Lindsay Goldberg in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
July 16, 2024
On July 16, 2024, Atalaya Capital Management LP (“Atalaya Capital Management”), a privately‑held alternative credit manager, and Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl Capital”), an alternative asset manager, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Blue Owl Capital to acquire the business of Atalaya Capital Management for $450 million. The closing purchase price of $450 million is comprised of $350 million of Blue Owl equity and $100 million of cash. In addition, there is potential for up to $350 million of earnout consideration in the form of equity, subject to certain adjustments and achievement of future revenue targets. Cravath is representing Atalaya Capital Management in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
April 04, 2024
On April 3, 2024, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Cravath is representing Disney in connection with this matter.
Deals & Cases
February 28, 2024
On February 28, 2024, Viatris Inc. (“Viatris”), a global healthcare company, and Idorsia Ltd (“Idorsia”) announced they have entered into agreements for a significant global research and development collaboration under which Viatris will receive exclusive global development and commercialization rights to two Phase 3 assets as well as the potential to add additional innovative assets in the future.
Firm News
June 15, 2023
On June 15, 2023, Sarah W. Colangelo, Rebecca J. Schindel and Kiran Sheffrin have become of counsels and Aaron S. Cha and Arian Mossanenzadeh have become senior attorneys of the Firm.
Arian Mossanenzadeh focuses his practice on executive compensation and employee benefit matters, principally in connection with mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings and other corporate transactions.
Mr. Mossanenzadeh’s notable transactions include representing:
Mr. Mossanenzadeh was born in Tehran, Iran. He received a B.A. magna cum laude with distinction from the University of Washington in 2008, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2013, where he was a senior editorial board member of the Virginia Journal of International Law. Mr. Mossanenzadeh joined Cravath in 2021 and was elected a senior attorney in 2023. Prior to joining Cravath, he was associated with a law firm in New York.
Mr. Mossanenzadeh’s notable transactions include representing:
Mr. Mossanenzadeh was born in Tehran, Iran. He received a B.A. magna cum laude with distinction from the University of Washington in 2008, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2013, where he was a senior editorial board member of the Virginia Journal of International Law. Mr. Mossanenzadeh joined Cravath in 2021 and was elected a senior attorney in 2023. Prior to joining Cravath, he was associated with a law firm in New York.
Deals & Cases
September 10, 2024
On September 9, 2024, IBM announced its intent to acquire Accelalpha, a global Oracle services provider with deep expertise helping clients digitize core business operations and accelerate adoption of Oracle Cloud Applications. This acquisition expands IBM's Oracle consulting expertise in supply chain and logistics, finance, enterprise performance management and customer transformation. Cravath is representing IBM in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 08, 2024
On August 8, 2024, private investment firm Lindsay Goldberg and Golden State Foods, one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, announced that they have entered into an agreement for Lindsay Goldberg to acquire a controlling interest in Golden State Foods. Cravath is representing Lindsay Goldberg in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
July 16, 2024
On July 16, 2024, Atalaya Capital Management LP (“Atalaya Capital Management”), a privately‑held alternative credit manager, and Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl Capital”), an alternative asset manager, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Blue Owl Capital to acquire the business of Atalaya Capital Management for $450 million. The closing purchase price of $450 million is comprised of $350 million of Blue Owl equity and $100 million of cash. In addition, there is potential for up to $350 million of earnout consideration in the form of equity, subject to certain adjustments and achievement of future revenue targets. Cravath is representing Atalaya Capital Management in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
April 04, 2024
On April 3, 2024, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Cravath is representing Disney in connection with this matter.
Deals & Cases
February 28, 2024
On February 28, 2024, Viatris Inc. (“Viatris”), a global healthcare company, and Idorsia Ltd (“Idorsia”) announced they have entered into agreements for a significant global research and development collaboration under which Viatris will receive exclusive global development and commercialization rights to two Phase 3 assets as well as the potential to add additional innovative assets in the future.
Firm News
June 15, 2023
On June 15, 2023, Sarah W. Colangelo, Rebecca J. Schindel and Kiran Sheffrin have become of counsels and Aaron S. Cha and Arian Mossanenzadeh have become senior attorneys of the Firm.
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