USA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Nicholas A Dorsey, Ryan J Patrone, Kelly M Smercina and Margaret R M Rallings Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has been known as one of the premier US law firms for over two centuries. Each of its practice areas is highly re- garded, and its lawyers are recognised for their commitment to the representation of clients’ in- terests. Cravath’s financing partners draw from a depth of capital markets and banking exper- tise to devise bespoke financing solutions. The firm’s comprehensive knowledge of the investor bases enables it to structure and execute ac- quisition financings successfully, clearing the market and providing the borrowing company
with the flexibility it requires in connection with its business case for the acquisition. Cravath has extensive experience in cross-border equi- ty and debt financings, including equity-linked products and both high-yield and investment grade debt financings, and for US and non-US borrowers spanning multiple currencies. Cra- vath’s cross-border experience includes nego- tiating the legal, regulatory and tax issues that present structuring and syndication challenges in non-domestic transactions.
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Nicholas A Dorsey is a partner in Cravath, Swaine & Moore’s corporate department and co-head of the venture capital and growth equity practice. He focuses his practice on
Ryan J Patrone is a partner in Cravath, Swaine & Moore’s corporate department, who
focuses his practice on representing issuers and investment banking firms in capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings and other primary and secondary equity offerings, as well as investment grade and high-yield debt offerings. He also has significant experience in representing clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, shareholder activism defence and general corporate matters. Ryan joined Cravath in 2015 and was elected a partner in 2022.
representing corporate issuers and borrowers, and financial institutions, lenders and other parties, in public and private offerings of securities, loan transactions and other financing transactions. He also dedicates significant time to providing commercial and strategic advice to start-up, early-stage and founder-led companies and investors in such companies. Nicholas joined Cravath in 2009 and was elected a partner in 2017.
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