Cravath’s New York Office Moves to Two Manhattan West
Doug Dolan focuses his practice on representing corporate issuers and investment banking firms in capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, other equity financings and investment grade and high‑yield bond offerings. He also has significant experience representing clients in mergers and acquisitions, syndicated loan and direct lending transactions, public disclosure and general corporate matters.
Mr. Dolan’s corporate clients have included AerCap, Atlas Air, Biogen, Cable One, Canadian National Railway, Cincinnati Bell, Cox Communications, CyrusOne, Enerflex, Forward Air, GuideWell, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue, Minerals Technologies, Mylan, Occidental Petroleum, Rogers Communications and US Foods.
Notable work highlights include:
- IPOs for GrafTech International, Pactiv Evergreen and Reynolds Consumer Products, and other equity offerings for AerCap, Cable One, Credit Suisse, CyrusOne, GrafTech International, Kenvue, Mylan, Sabra Health Care REIT and US Foods
- Investment grade debt offerings for AerCap, Allergan, Analog Devices, Canadian National Railway, Cox Communications, Credit Suisse, DowDuPont, Element Fleet Management, Enterprise Holdings, HP, Mars, Marvell Technology, Mylan, Occidental Petroleum, Rogers Communications, Symetra, TPG and United Rentals
- High‑yield debt offerings for Algonquin Power & Utilities, Axalta, Beacon Roofing Supply, Belron, Cable One, Cleveland‑Cliffs, Community Health Systems, CyrusOne, Enerflex, Entegris, Forward Air, goeasy, Graham Packaging, Hess Midstream, JPW Industries, Minerals Technologies, Neiman Marcus, Pactiv Evergreen, Taylor Morrison, TransDigm, US Foods, Xerox and Zayo Group
- Representing AerCap in its $30 billion acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services
- Representing IBM in its $2.6 billion acquisition of Truven Health Analytics
- Representing GuideWell in its $900 million combination with Triple‑S Management
- Representing Cincinnati Bell in its $650 million combination with Hawaiian Telcom and its $201 million acquisition of OnX Enterprise Solutions
Mr. Dolan has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and IFLR1000 for his work in capital markets and has been named to the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list. Mr. Dolan was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2025.
Mr. Dolan is from Penn Valley, California. He received a B.A. from Cornell University in 2011 and a J.D. magna cum laude from New York University School of Law in 2014.
Mr. Dolan joined Cravath in 2014 and was elected a partner in 2021.
Notable work highlights include:
- IPOs for GrafTech International, Pactiv Evergreen and Reynolds Consumer Products, and other equity offerings for AerCap, Cable One, Credit Suisse, CyrusOne, GrafTech International, Kenvue, Mylan, Sabra Health Care REIT and US Foods
- Investment grade debt offerings for AerCap, Allergan, Analog Devices, Canadian National Railway, Cox Communications, Credit Suisse, DowDuPont, Element Fleet Management, Enterprise Holdings, HP, Mars, Marvell Technology, Mylan, Occidental Petroleum, Rogers Communications, Symetra, TPG and United Rentals
- High‑yield debt offerings for Algonquin Power & Utilities, Axalta, Beacon Roofing Supply, Belron, Cable One, Cleveland‑Cliffs, Community Health Systems, CyrusOne, Enerflex, Entegris, Forward Air, goeasy, Graham Packaging, Hess Midstream, JPW Industries, Minerals Technologies, Neiman Marcus, Pactiv Evergreen, Taylor Morrison, TransDigm, US Foods, Xerox and Zayo Group
- Representing AerCap in its $30 billion acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services
- Representing IBM in its $2.6 billion acquisition of Truven Health Analytics
- Representing GuideWell in its $900 million combination with Triple‑S Management
- Representing Cincinnati Bell in its $650 million combination with Hawaiian Telcom and its $201 million acquisition of OnX Enterprise Solutions
Mr. Dolan has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and IFLR1000 for his work in capital markets and has been named to the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list. Mr. Dolan was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2025.
Mr. Dolan is from Penn Valley, California. He received a B.A. from Cornell University in 2011 and a J.D. magna cum laude from New York University School of Law in 2014.
Mr. Dolan joined Cravath in 2014 and was elected a partner in 2021.
Education
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J.D., 2014, New York University School of Lawmagna cum laude
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B.A., 2011, Cornell University
Admitted In
- New York
Organizations
Law360
- Member, Editorial Advisory Board – Capital Markets, 2025
Rankings
Chambers USA
- Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Nationwide (2021)
IFLR1000
- Capital Markets - US (2024)
Lawdragon
- 500 X – The Next Generation (2024, 2023)
The Legal 500 US
- Capital Markets: Debt Offerings (2023)
- Capital Markets: Equity Offerings (2023)
- Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt Offerings (2024)
Deals & Cases
March 26, 2025
Mars, Incorporated’s $26 Billion Notes Offering
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.
Deals & Cases
February 25, 2025
Rogers Communications Inc.’s $2.1 Billion Registered Fixed‑to‑Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes
Cravath represented Rogers Communications Inc. in connection with its $2.1 billion registered fixed‑to‑fixed rate subordinated notes. Rogers Communications is one of Canada's largest providers of wireless communication services, including cable television, high‑speed internet and telephony services. The transaction closed on February 12, 2025.
Deals & Cases
February 20, 2025
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s High‑Yield Senior Guaranteed Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $850 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior guaranteed notes offering of Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc., a leading North America‑based steel producer. The transaction closed on February 6, 2025.
Deals & Cases
January 27, 2025
AerCap Ireland Capital Designated Activity Company and AerCap Global Aviation Trust’s $1.5 Billion Registered Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented AerCap Ireland Capital Designated Activity Company and AerCap Global Aviation Trust in connection with their $1.5 billion registered senior notes offering. AerCap Ireland Capital Designated Activity Company and AerCap Global Aviation Trust are wholly owned subsidiaries of AerCap Holdings N.V., the global leader in aircraft leasing. The notes were listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on January 13, 2025.
Deals & Cases
November 18, 2024
goeasy Ltd.’s High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $400 million and C$150 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior notes offering of goeasy Ltd., a leading full‑service provider of goods and alternative financial services that improve the lives of everyday Canadians. Cravath also represented the dealer manager in connection with goeasy Ltd.’s concurrent debt tender offer. The transaction closed on November 4, 2024.
Activities
March 20, 2025
Law360 Selects Seven Cravath Partners for 2025 Editorial Advisory Boards
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.
Publications
March 01, 2023
Matt Kelly and Doug Dolan Author Chapter for Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s Acquisition Finance Global Guide
Cravath partners Matthew M. Kelly and Douglas Dolan authored the United States chapter for Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s Acquisition Finance Global Guide, which was published in February 2023. The chapter provides a market overview and examines methods of acquisition, finance structure and procedures and other key issues relating to acquisition financing.
Doug Dolan focuses his practice on representing corporate issuers and investment banking firms in capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, other equity financings and investment grade and high‑yield bond offerings. He also has significant experience representing clients in mergers and acquisitions, syndicated loan and direct lending transactions, public disclosure and general corporate matters.
Mr. Dolan’s corporate clients have included AerCap, Atlas Air, Biogen, Cable One, Canadian National Railway, Cincinnati Bell, Cox Communications, CyrusOne, Enerflex, Forward Air, GuideWell, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue, Minerals Technologies, Mylan, Occidental Petroleum, Rogers Communications and US Foods.
Notable work highlights include:
- IPOs for GrafTech International, Pactiv Evergreen and Reynolds Consumer Products, and other equity offerings for AerCap, Cable One, Credit Suisse, CyrusOne, GrafTech International, Kenvue, Mylan, Sabra Health Care REIT and US Foods
- Investment grade debt offerings for AerCap, Allergan, Analog Devices, Canadian National Railway, Cox Communications, Credit Suisse, DowDuPont, Element Fleet Management, Enterprise Holdings, HP, Mars, Marvell Technology, Mylan, Occidental Petroleum, Rogers Communications, Symetra, TPG and United Rentals
- High‑yield debt offerings for Algonquin Power & Utilities, Axalta, Beacon Roofing Supply, Belron, Cable One, Cleveland‑Cliffs, Community Health Systems, CyrusOne, Enerflex, Entegris, Forward Air, goeasy, Graham Packaging, Hess Midstream, JPW Industries, Minerals Technologies, Neiman Marcus, Pactiv Evergreen, Taylor Morrison, TransDigm, US Foods, Xerox and Zayo Group
- Representing AerCap in its $30 billion acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services
- Representing IBM in its $2.6 billion acquisition of Truven Health Analytics
- Representing GuideWell in its $900 million combination with Triple‑S Management
- Representing Cincinnati Bell in its $650 million combination with Hawaiian Telcom and its $201 million acquisition of OnX Enterprise Solutions
Mr. Dolan has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and IFLR1000 for his work in capital markets and has been named to the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list. Mr. Dolan was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2025.
Mr. Dolan is from Penn Valley, California. He received a B.A. from Cornell University in 2011 and a J.D. magna cum laude from New York University School of Law in 2014.
Mr. Dolan joined Cravath in 2014 and was elected a partner in 2021.
Notable work highlights include:
- IPOs for GrafTech International, Pactiv Evergreen and Reynolds Consumer Products, and other equity offerings for AerCap, Cable One, Credit Suisse, CyrusOne, GrafTech International, Kenvue, Mylan, Sabra Health Care REIT and US Foods
- Investment grade debt offerings for AerCap, Allergan, Analog Devices, Canadian National Railway, Cox Communications, Credit Suisse, DowDuPont, Element Fleet Management, Enterprise Holdings, HP, Mars, Marvell Technology, Mylan, Occidental Petroleum, Rogers Communications, Symetra, TPG and United Rentals
- High‑yield debt offerings for Algonquin Power & Utilities, Axalta, Beacon Roofing Supply, Belron, Cable One, Cleveland‑Cliffs, Community Health Systems, CyrusOne, Enerflex, Entegris, Forward Air, goeasy, Graham Packaging, Hess Midstream, JPW Industries, Minerals Technologies, Neiman Marcus, Pactiv Evergreen, Taylor Morrison, TransDigm, US Foods, Xerox and Zayo Group
- Representing AerCap in its $30 billion acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services
- Representing IBM in its $2.6 billion acquisition of Truven Health Analytics
- Representing GuideWell in its $900 million combination with Triple‑S Management
- Representing Cincinnati Bell in its $650 million combination with Hawaiian Telcom and its $201 million acquisition of OnX Enterprise Solutions
Mr. Dolan has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and IFLR1000 for his work in capital markets and has been named to the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list. Mr. Dolan was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board in 2025.
Mr. Dolan is from Penn Valley, California. He received a B.A. from Cornell University in 2011 and a J.D. magna cum laude from New York University School of Law in 2014.
Mr. Dolan joined Cravath in 2014 and was elected a partner in 2021.
Education
-
J.D., 2014, New York University School of Lawmagna cum laude
-
B.A., 2011, Cornell University
Admitted In
- New York
Organizations
Law360
- Member, Editorial Advisory Board – Capital Markets, 2025
Rankings
Chambers USA
- Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Nationwide (2021)
IFLR1000
- Capital Markets - US (2024)
Lawdragon
- 500 X – The Next Generation (2024, 2023)
The Legal 500 US
- Capital Markets: Debt Offerings (2023)
- Capital Markets: Equity Offerings (2023)
- Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt Offerings (2024)
Deals & Cases
March 26, 2025
Mars, Incorporated’s $26 Billion Notes Offering
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.
Deals & Cases
February 25, 2025
Rogers Communications Inc.’s $2.1 Billion Registered Fixed‑to‑Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes
Cravath represented Rogers Communications Inc. in connection with its $2.1 billion registered fixed‑to‑fixed rate subordinated notes. Rogers Communications is one of Canada's largest providers of wireless communication services, including cable television, high‑speed internet and telephony services. The transaction closed on February 12, 2025.
Deals & Cases
February 20, 2025
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s High‑Yield Senior Guaranteed Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $850 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior guaranteed notes offering of Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc., a leading North America‑based steel producer. The transaction closed on February 6, 2025.
Deals & Cases
January 27, 2025
AerCap Ireland Capital Designated Activity Company and AerCap Global Aviation Trust’s $1.5 Billion Registered Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented AerCap Ireland Capital Designated Activity Company and AerCap Global Aviation Trust in connection with their $1.5 billion registered senior notes offering. AerCap Ireland Capital Designated Activity Company and AerCap Global Aviation Trust are wholly owned subsidiaries of AerCap Holdings N.V., the global leader in aircraft leasing. The notes were listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on January 13, 2025.
Deals & Cases
November 18, 2024
goeasy Ltd.’s High‑Yield Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $400 million and C$150 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior notes offering of goeasy Ltd., a leading full‑service provider of goods and alternative financial services that improve the lives of everyday Canadians. Cravath also represented the dealer manager in connection with goeasy Ltd.’s concurrent debt tender offer. The transaction closed on November 4, 2024.
Activities
March 20, 2025
Law360 Selects Seven Cravath Partners for 2025 Editorial Advisory Boards
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.
Publications
March 01, 2023
Matt Kelly and Doug Dolan Author Chapter for Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s Acquisition Finance Global Guide
Cravath partners Matthew M. Kelly and Douglas Dolan authored the United States chapter for Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s Acquisition Finance Global Guide, which was published in February 2023. The chapter provides a market overview and examines methods of acquisition, finance structure and procedures and other key issues relating to acquisition financing.
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