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London
Clients rely on Cravath’s London office for our unparalleled reputation for excellence in legal services and the depth of our U.S. bench, which is one of the largest in London. Our London‑based lawyers include UK-qualified attorneys who advise clients across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia on both the bank and bond aspects of European and cross‑border financings. Our diversified corporate practice encompasses the full spectrum of U.S. and cross‑border bank and bond financings; mergers and acquisitions; regulatory and SEC compliance matters; restructurings; investigations; and general corporate matters.
Our capital markets practice is distinctive for its balanced representation of both corporate issuers and investment banks in connection with high‑yield and investment grade bond offerings, IPOs and other equity offerings, both on an SEC‑registered basis as well as pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. We also represent financial institutions and alternative lenders, corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors in a wide range of bank and credit transactions, including leveraged and investment grade bridge and acquisition financings, direct lending transactions and distressed financings.
Cravath is ranked among the leading law firms in London by Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000 UK. Our London‑based partners are widely recognized for their expertise and the quality of their counsel, and regularly receive individual honors. Our work with large multinational and international companies, many of whom have retained us from their inception, has enabled us to develop a uniquely broad-based practice.
Our London office regularly handles the type of complex, novel and high-profile transactions that form the core of Cravath’s specialty and strength. We have led many of the largest high‑yield bond financings in Europe and the first buyouts in France and Italy financed primarily with high-yield bonds in addition to introducing “pay-in-kind” (PIK) instruments in Europe and advising on the first out-of-court restructuring of high‑yield bonds issued by a European company. Cravath’s London lawyers have also advised on many significant recent acquisition financings and cross‑border deals, creating new global leaders and transforming industries. We are also among a select group of legal advisors internationally, leading IPOs of companies based in Belgium, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, among others.
Many of our London-based attorneys have multiple language fluencies to better assist international clients and foreign counsel in our global practice. In addition, we work closely with the leading law firms in other jurisdictions, enhancing our global reach to address our clients’ needs wherever they may arise.
Cravath has a rich, century-long legacy of commitment to Europe and has maintained a dedicated London office and team since 1973, after opening an office in Paris first in 1927. Paul D. Cravath was made an Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn, one of the four Inns of Court, and the Firm acted as U.S. legal advisor in the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the precursor to the European Union.
Our capital markets practice is distinctive for its balanced representation of both corporate issuers and investment banks in connection with high‑yield and investment grade bond offerings, IPOs and other equity offerings, both on an SEC‑registered basis as well as pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. We also represent financial institutions and alternative lenders, corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors in a wide range of bank and credit transactions, including leveraged and investment grade bridge and acquisition financings, direct lending transactions and distressed financings.
Cravath is ranked among the leading law firms in London by Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000 UK. Our London‑based partners are widely recognized for their expertise and the quality of their counsel, and regularly receive individual honors. Our work with large multinational and international companies, many of whom have retained us from their inception, has enabled us to develop a uniquely broad-based practice.
Our London office regularly handles the type of complex, novel and high-profile transactions that form the core of Cravath’s specialty and strength. We have led many of the largest high‑yield bond financings in Europe and the first buyouts in France and Italy financed primarily with high-yield bonds in addition to introducing “pay-in-kind” (PIK) instruments in Europe and advising on the first out-of-court restructuring of high‑yield bonds issued by a European company. Cravath’s London lawyers have also advised on many significant recent acquisition financings and cross‑border deals, creating new global leaders and transforming industries. We are also among a select group of legal advisors internationally, leading IPOs of companies based in Belgium, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, among others.
Many of our London-based attorneys have multiple language fluencies to better assist international clients and foreign counsel in our global practice. In addition, we work closely with the leading law firms in other jurisdictions, enhancing our global reach to address our clients’ needs wherever they may arise.
Cravath has a rich, century-long legacy of commitment to Europe and has maintained a dedicated London office and team since 1973, after opening an office in Paris first in 1927. Paul D. Cravath was made an Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn, one of the four Inns of Court, and the Firm acted as U.S. legal advisor in the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the precursor to the European Union.
Deals & Cases
February 14, 2025
Financing for Marlin Equity Partners’ Majority Growth Investment in Napier AI
On February 3, 2025, Marlin Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm, announced its majority growth investment in Napier Technologies Limited (Napier AI), a London‑based compliance technology firm supplying anti‑money laundering software to a global customer base. Cravath represented an affiliate of Marlin Equity Partners in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 13, 2025
Financing for Marlin Equity Partners’ Acquisition of EIDO Healthcare
On February 4, 2025, Marlin Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm, announced its acquisition of EIDO Healthcare, a leading provider of digital consent and patient information solutions. EIDO Healthcare will be combined with Radar Healthcare, an existing Marlin Equity Partners portfolio company and a provider of risk, quality, and compliance software for the healthcare and social care sectors. Cravath represented Marlin Equity Partners in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 03, 2025
Outbrain’s Acquisition of Teads
On February 3, 2025, Outbrain Inc. (“Outbrain”), a technology platform, announced the closing of its acquisition of Teads, a global omnichannel platform, from Altice. The two companies will merge their offerings to create an omnichannel outcomes platform for the open internet, and will operate under the name Teads. Outbrain, Altice and Teads have amended the previously announced share purchase agreement. Under the terms of the revised agreement, Outbrain will be paying a total consideration of approximately $900 million, consisting of $625 million upfront cash and 43.75 million shares of common stock of Outbrain valued at approximately $263 million. Cravath is representing Outbrain in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 28, 2025
European Investment Bank’s $6 Billion SEC Registered Notes Offering
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $6 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 January 14, 2025.
Deals & Cases
January 03, 2025
iBanFirst’s Amendment and Restatement of its Senior Facilities Agreement
Cravath represented iBanFirst, a portfolio company of Marlin Equity Partners, in connection with the amendment and restatement of its senior facilities agreement to implement a new term loan facility. Marlin Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm. The transaction closed on December 19, 2024.
Publications
February 11, 2025
G.J. Ligelis Jr., Alyssa Caples, Chris Fargo and Maggie Segall Co‑Author U.S. Chapters of Chambers “Investing In… 2025” Guide
Cravath partners G.J. Ligelis Jr., Alyssa K. Caples, Christopher K. Fargo and Margaret T. Segall co‑authored the U.S. Law & Practice chapter of the fifth edition of Chambers “Investing In… 2025” Guide, which was published in January 2025. The guide, which is part of the publisher’s Global Practice Guides series, examines country‑specific legal issues that arise from foreign direct investment (“FDI”) and cross‑border transactions in the more than 30 jurisdictions covered. The U.S. Law & Practice chapter surveys the legal system and regulatory framework for FDI in the country, analyzing the economic climate, as well as considerations related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, capital markets, antitrust, national security, tax, employment and intellectual property.
Publications
February 03, 2025
Cravath Releases Second Issue of Alumni Journal Publication
In January 2025, Cravath released the second issue of its Alumni Journal, a digital publication dedicated to highlighting the vibrancy of the Firm’s global alumni community. In each edition, the Journal features stories from Cravath alumni at various stages of their careers; updates from across the Firm’s New York, London and Washington, D.C. offices; insights into pro bono and other Firm partnerships; and facts and stories from the Firm’s more than 200‑year history.
Activities
January 29, 2025
Korey Fevzi Selected as a Member of The Lawyer’s 2025 Hot 100
On January 28, 2025, Cravath partner Korey Fevzi was selected as a member of The Lawyer’s 2025 Hot 100, which recognizes a “diverse mix of legal professionals” defined by their “excellence” and “relevance.”
Activities
November 14, 2024
Philip Boeckman Chairs Panel at the American Bar Association’s 2024 ILS Fall Conference
On November 14, 2024, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman participated in the American Bar Association’s 2024 International Law Section Fall Conference, which was held from November 13‑15 in London. The Conference marks the 100th anniversary of the ABA’s first London conference in 1924, at which Paul Cravath participated as an Honorary Member of Gray’s Inn. Philip chaired a panel entitled “The Next 100 Years: Crystal Ball Forecasts for UK Corporate Activity and Lawyers for UK Clients,” which assessed critical developments for UK companies, including the listing environment, the rise of private capital, Brexit and more.
Firm News
November 13, 2024
Cravath Announces New Partners
Cravath has elected seven new partners.
Deals & Cases
February 14, 2025
Financing for Marlin Equity Partners’ Majority Growth Investment in Napier AI
On February 3, 2025, Marlin Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm, announced its majority growth investment in Napier Technologies Limited (Napier AI), a London‑based compliance technology firm supplying anti‑money laundering software to a global customer base. Cravath represented an affiliate of Marlin Equity Partners in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 13, 2025
Financing for Marlin Equity Partners’ Acquisition of EIDO Healthcare
On February 4, 2025, Marlin Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm, announced its acquisition of EIDO Healthcare, a leading provider of digital consent and patient information solutions. EIDO Healthcare will be combined with Radar Healthcare, an existing Marlin Equity Partners portfolio company and a provider of risk, quality, and compliance software for the healthcare and social care sectors. Cravath represented Marlin Equity Partners in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 03, 2025
Outbrain’s Acquisition of Teads
On February 3, 2025, Outbrain Inc. (“Outbrain”), a technology platform, announced the closing of its acquisition of Teads, a global omnichannel platform, from Altice. The two companies will merge their offerings to create an omnichannel outcomes platform for the open internet, and will operate under the name Teads. Outbrain, Altice and Teads have amended the previously announced share purchase agreement. Under the terms of the revised agreement, Outbrain will be paying a total consideration of approximately $900 million, consisting of $625 million upfront cash and 43.75 million shares of common stock of Outbrain valued at approximately $263 million. Cravath is representing Outbrain in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 28, 2025
European Investment Bank’s $6 Billion SEC Registered Notes Offering
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $6 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 January 14, 2025.
Deals & Cases
January 03, 2025
iBanFirst’s Amendment and Restatement of its Senior Facilities Agreement
Cravath represented iBanFirst, a portfolio company of Marlin Equity Partners, in connection with the amendment and restatement of its senior facilities agreement to implement a new term loan facility. Marlin Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm. The transaction closed on December 19, 2024.
Publications
February 11, 2025
G.J. Ligelis Jr., Alyssa Caples, Chris Fargo and Maggie Segall Co‑Author U.S. Chapters of Chambers “Investing In… 2025” Guide
Cravath partners G.J. Ligelis Jr., Alyssa K. Caples, Christopher K. Fargo and Margaret T. Segall co‑authored the U.S. Law & Practice chapter of the fifth edition of Chambers “Investing In… 2025” Guide, which was published in January 2025. The guide, which is part of the publisher’s Global Practice Guides series, examines country‑specific legal issues that arise from foreign direct investment (“FDI”) and cross‑border transactions in the more than 30 jurisdictions covered. The U.S. Law & Practice chapter surveys the legal system and regulatory framework for FDI in the country, analyzing the economic climate, as well as considerations related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, capital markets, antitrust, national security, tax, employment and intellectual property.
Publications
February 03, 2025
Cravath Releases Second Issue of Alumni Journal Publication
In January 2025, Cravath released the second issue of its Alumni Journal, a digital publication dedicated to highlighting the vibrancy of the Firm’s global alumni community. In each edition, the Journal features stories from Cravath alumni at various stages of their careers; updates from across the Firm’s New York, London and Washington, D.C. offices; insights into pro bono and other Firm partnerships; and facts and stories from the Firm’s more than 200‑year history.
Activities
January 29, 2025
Korey Fevzi Selected as a Member of The Lawyer’s 2025 Hot 100
On January 28, 2025, Cravath partner Korey Fevzi was selected as a member of The Lawyer’s 2025 Hot 100, which recognizes a “diverse mix of legal professionals” defined by their “excellence” and “relevance.”
Activities
November 14, 2024
Philip Boeckman Chairs Panel at the American Bar Association’s 2024 ILS Fall Conference
On November 14, 2024, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman participated in the American Bar Association’s 2024 International Law Section Fall Conference, which was held from November 13‑15 in London. The Conference marks the 100th anniversary of the ABA’s first London conference in 1924, at which Paul Cravath participated as an Honorary Member of Gray’s Inn. Philip chaired a panel entitled “The Next 100 Years: Crystal Ball Forecasts for UK Corporate Activity and Lawyers for UK Clients,” which assessed critical developments for UK companies, including the listing environment, the rise of private capital, Brexit and more.
Firm News
November 13, 2024
Cravath Announces New Partners
Cravath has elected seven new partners.
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