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C. Daniel Haaren focuses his practice on capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, other equity financings and investment grade, high‑yield and convertible bond offerings. He regularly advises clients on governance, public disclosure and general corporate matters.
Mr. Haaren’s clients have included ADT, Albemarle, Ashland, Bank of America, Barclays, BDT Capital Partners, Booking Holdings, Brunswick, Cable One, Cincinnati Bell, Cinemark, Citigroup, Conduent, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, FactSet Research Systems, Gannett, Goldman Sachs, Illumina, J.P. Morgan, John Wood Group, Martin Marietta, MediaAlpha, Morgan Stanley, Olin, PG&E, Pinnacle Foods, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood, Shaolin Capital Management, Swvl, Technicolor, US Foods, ViewRay, Wells Fargo and White Mountains Insurance Group.
Mr. Haaren’s notable financing transactions include:
Mr. Haaren was named a “Rising Star” by Law360 in 2021, recognizing him as one of five outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40, and received Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2022 Americas Rising Star Award for “Best in Equity Capital Markets.” He has been recognized for his work in capital markets by The Legal 500 US. Mr. Haaren also presents on developments in corporate and capital markets law, having participated in events such as TechGC’s First‑Time GC Summit and the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference. He was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2023.
Mr. Haaren received a B.A. from Duke University in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the New York University School of Law in 2012, where he was an Articles Editor of the Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mr. Haaren joined Cravath in 2012 and was elected a partner in 2019. He currently serves as Corporate Hiring Partner and is a member of the Diversity Committee.
Mr. Haaren’s clients have included ADT, Albemarle, Ashland, Bank of America, Barclays, BDT Capital Partners, Booking Holdings, Brunswick, Cable One, Cincinnati Bell, Cinemark, Citigroup, Conduent, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, FactSet Research Systems, Gannett, Goldman Sachs, Illumina, J.P. Morgan, John Wood Group, Martin Marietta, MediaAlpha, Morgan Stanley, Olin, PG&E, Pinnacle Foods, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood, Shaolin Capital Management, Swvl, Technicolor, US Foods, ViewRay, Wells Fargo and White Mountains Insurance Group.
Mr. Haaren’s notable financing transactions include:
Mr. Haaren was named a “Rising Star” by Law360 in 2021, recognizing him as one of five outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40, and received Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2022 Americas Rising Star Award for “Best in Equity Capital Markets.” He has been recognized for his work in capital markets by The Legal 500 US. Mr. Haaren also presents on developments in corporate and capital markets law, having participated in events such as TechGC’s First‑Time GC Summit and the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference. He was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2023.
Mr. Haaren received a B.A. from Duke University in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the New York University School of Law in 2012, where he was an Articles Editor of the Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mr. Haaren joined Cravath in 2012 and was elected a partner in 2019. He currently serves as Corporate Hiring Partner and is a member of the Diversity Committee.
Law360
The Dealmaker Quarterly
Law360
Lawdragon
The Legal 500 US
Americas Rising Star Awards - Best in Equity Capital Markets, Euromoney Legal Media Group (2022)
Deals & Cases
March 21, 2025
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.
Deals & Cases
March 18, 2025
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.
Deals & Cases
March 17, 2025
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.
Deals & Cases
March 12, 2025
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $1.25 billion registered senior notes offering of LPL Holdings, Inc., a holding company which, through its securities brokerage, offers investment advisory services and insurance brokerage services. The transaction closed on February 26, 2025.
Deals & Cases
March 07, 2025
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $1 billion registered senior notes offering of Expedia Group, Inc., an online travel company. The transaction closed on February 21, 2025.
Activities
October 29, 2024
On October 28, 2024, Cravath partners D. Scott Bennett and C. Daniel Haaren participated in “Securities Offerings 2024: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering from start to finish. Dan chaired the program, and Scott and Dan delivered opening remarks and appeared on panels entitled “Introduction to the Law of Securities Offerings,” which reviewed the basic legal framework for registered public securities offerings, “Working Effectively with the SEC: Preparing Your Registration Statement,” which covered registration statement preparation and SEC review processes, “Important Financial Statements, Accounting Disclosures and Key Securities Offering Documentation,” in which panelists discussed financial disclosure and other offering documentation processes, “Underwriting and Distribution Arrangements,” which reviewed the underwriting and stock exchange listing processes and “Ethics, Due Diligence and the Offering Process,” which surveyed ethical issues that arise in the due diligence and offering processes and how to avoid them.
Activities
September 23, 2024
Cravath partners Alyssa K. Caples, Margaret T. Segall, Nicholas A. Dorsey, C. Daniel Haaren and Bethany A. Pfalzgraf spoke at the International Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Conference, which was held September 15‑20 in Mexico City and convened legal professionals from across the globe.
Activities
October 24, 2023
On October 23, 2023, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett chaired and, together with partner C. Daniel Haaren, spoke at “Securities Offerings 2023: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering, offered insights on registration statements, explored how to work effectively with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and focused on drafting key securities offering documentation. The course also highlighted trending topics in the current environment.
C. Daniel Haaren focuses his practice on capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, other equity financings and investment grade, high‑yield and convertible bond offerings. He regularly advises clients on governance, public disclosure and general corporate matters.
Mr. Haaren’s clients have included ADT, Albemarle, Ashland, Bank of America, Barclays, BDT Capital Partners, Booking Holdings, Brunswick, Cable One, Cincinnati Bell, Cinemark, Citigroup, Conduent, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, FactSet Research Systems, Gannett, Goldman Sachs, Illumina, J.P. Morgan, John Wood Group, Martin Marietta, MediaAlpha, Morgan Stanley, Olin, PG&E, Pinnacle Foods, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood, Shaolin Capital Management, Swvl, Technicolor, US Foods, ViewRay, Wells Fargo and White Mountains Insurance Group.
Mr. Haaren’s notable financing transactions include:
Mr. Haaren was named a “Rising Star” by Law360 in 2021, recognizing him as one of five outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40, and received Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2022 Americas Rising Star Award for “Best in Equity Capital Markets.” He has been recognized for his work in capital markets by The Legal 500 US. Mr. Haaren also presents on developments in corporate and capital markets law, having participated in events such as TechGC’s First‑Time GC Summit and the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference. He was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2023.
Mr. Haaren received a B.A. from Duke University in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the New York University School of Law in 2012, where he was an Articles Editor of the Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mr. Haaren joined Cravath in 2012 and was elected a partner in 2019. He currently serves as Corporate Hiring Partner and is a member of the Diversity Committee.
Mr. Haaren’s clients have included ADT, Albemarle, Ashland, Bank of America, Barclays, BDT Capital Partners, Booking Holdings, Brunswick, Cable One, Cincinnati Bell, Cinemark, Citigroup, Conduent, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, FactSet Research Systems, Gannett, Goldman Sachs, Illumina, J.P. Morgan, John Wood Group, Martin Marietta, MediaAlpha, Morgan Stanley, Olin, PG&E, Pinnacle Foods, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood, Shaolin Capital Management, Swvl, Technicolor, US Foods, ViewRay, Wells Fargo and White Mountains Insurance Group.
Mr. Haaren’s notable financing transactions include:
Mr. Haaren was named a “Rising Star” by Law360 in 2021, recognizing him as one of five outstanding capital markets lawyers in the nation under the age of 40, and received Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2022 Americas Rising Star Award for “Best in Equity Capital Markets.” He has been recognized for his work in capital markets by The Legal 500 US. Mr. Haaren also presents on developments in corporate and capital markets law, having participated in events such as TechGC’s First‑Time GC Summit and the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference. He was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2023.
Mr. Haaren received a B.A. from Duke University in 2009 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the New York University School of Law in 2012, where he was an Articles Editor of the Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mr. Haaren joined Cravath in 2012 and was elected a partner in 2019. He currently serves as Corporate Hiring Partner and is a member of the Diversity Committee.
Law360
The Dealmaker Quarterly
Law360
Lawdragon
The Legal 500 US
Americas Rising Star Awards - Best in Equity Capital Markets, Euromoney Legal Media Group (2022)
Deals & Cases
March 21, 2025
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.
Deals & Cases
March 18, 2025
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.
Deals & Cases
March 17, 2025
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.
Deals & Cases
March 12, 2025
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $1.25 billion registered senior notes offering of LPL Holdings, Inc., a holding company which, through its securities brokerage, offers investment advisory services and insurance brokerage services. The transaction closed on February 26, 2025.
Deals & Cases
March 07, 2025
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $1 billion registered senior notes offering of Expedia Group, Inc., an online travel company. The transaction closed on February 21, 2025.
Activities
October 29, 2024
On October 28, 2024, Cravath partners D. Scott Bennett and C. Daniel Haaren participated in “Securities Offerings 2024: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering from start to finish. Dan chaired the program, and Scott and Dan delivered opening remarks and appeared on panels entitled “Introduction to the Law of Securities Offerings,” which reviewed the basic legal framework for registered public securities offerings, “Working Effectively with the SEC: Preparing Your Registration Statement,” which covered registration statement preparation and SEC review processes, “Important Financial Statements, Accounting Disclosures and Key Securities Offering Documentation,” in which panelists discussed financial disclosure and other offering documentation processes, “Underwriting and Distribution Arrangements,” which reviewed the underwriting and stock exchange listing processes and “Ethics, Due Diligence and the Offering Process,” which surveyed ethical issues that arise in the due diligence and offering processes and how to avoid them.
Activities
September 23, 2024
Cravath partners Alyssa K. Caples, Margaret T. Segall, Nicholas A. Dorsey, C. Daniel Haaren and Bethany A. Pfalzgraf spoke at the International Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Conference, which was held September 15‑20 in Mexico City and convened legal professionals from across the globe.
Activities
October 24, 2023
On October 23, 2023, Cravath partner D. Scott Bennett chaired and, together with partner C. Daniel Haaren, spoke at “Securities Offerings 2023: A Public Offering from Start to Finish,” a program presented by the Practising Law Institute in New York. The program simulated a public offering, offered insights on registration statements, explored how to work effectively with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and focused on drafting key securities offering documentation. The course also highlighted trending topics in the current environment.
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