Mr Jonathan Katz > Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has in-depth experience of handling complex M&A spanning multiple jurisdictions, along with managing divestitures involving major companies. The group boasts an impressive client list that covers industries ranging from life sciences to media and entertainment, including major names such as Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, and IBM. The head of the New York based group, Eric Hilfers, is highly experienced in providing executive compensation and benefits counsel in connection with M&A, as showcased by his key role in representing Amazon in its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM. Amanda Hines Gold joined the firm from Morrison Foerster in September 2022, bringing vast expertise in drafting and negotiating severance, along with administering equity incentive plans. Jonathan Katz specializes in advising domestic and international entities in corporate joint ventures and private equity transactions, while Matthew Bobby focuses on complex spin-offs and IPOs, as underlined by his assistance to Johnson & Johnson during the separation of its subsidiary- Consumer Health.