Ms Lauren Angelilli > Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Frequently sought out by multinationals across a range of industries such as energy, education, and insurance, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP’s New York-based tax team provides advice on cross-border transactions such as mergers, joint ventures, and acquisitions. The firm displays a high level of attunement to client needs in this practice area, as shown through its ability to navigate matters spanning multiple jurisdictions and entailing complex structuring across both tax and stock. Leading the team is Lauren Angelilli , known for her breadth of advisory offerings, but with a particular focus on designing solutions for M&A transactions, while Ronald Creamer advises multinationals and financial institutions on the cross-border tax implications of large-scale sales and acquisitions. Christopher Fargo navigates the challenge of working across differing regulatory tax landscapes, while Arvind Ravichandran handles investment and reinvestment projects with global implications in their given industries.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, based in New York, advises on tax issues relating to a diverse range of matters, including joint ventures, fund formations, restructurings, and M&A. The firm acts for a prestige client base, and during 2024 advised Paramount Global on its high profile merger with Skydance Media, a transaction valued at $28bn. Lauren Angelilli leads the department, and has expertise in M&A, restructurings, and joint ventures, including those involving complex cross-border aspects. Angelilli has strength in the tech, media, and retail industries, and is a key contact for major clients such as Disney, Aon, and Endeavor. Ronald Creamer has particular aptitude in cross-border transactions, including M&A and financing matters. Leonard Teti’s practice extends to M&A and private equity matters, with additional experience advising clients facing audits. Also key are Christopher Fargo, an expert in reorganizations, joint ventures, and securities offerings, with experience in the retail and energy sectors, and Andrew Davis, who contributes strength in the mining, media, and financial industries. Arvind Ravichandran has additional strength in restructuring transactions, financings, and private equity investments.