About Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is one of the most prestigious and influential law firms in the United States, with a history dating back to 1819. Headquartered in New York, the firm has earned a global reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across complex transactions, high-stakes litigation, and critical regulatory matters for leading corporations, financial institutions, and organizations worldwide.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is widely recognized for shaping the modern legal profession by developing the renowned “Cravath System,” a model for lawyer training, professional development, and client service. The firm emphasizes excellence, collaboration, and innovation while maintaining a selective approach that prioritizes quality over size, ensuring outstanding representation in the most challenging legal matters.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP offers comprehensive legal expertise through highly regarded practice areas, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, banking and finance, antitrust, cybersecurity, intellectual property, litigation, investigations, tax, restructuring, and national security. Its attorneys regularly advise on transformational transactions, precedent-setting cases, and strategic business decisions across diverse industries and international markets.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is also distinguished by its commitment to public service, diversity, inclusion, and professional development. The firm actively supports community initiatives, pro bono work, and programs designed to foster an inclusive workplace where talented professionals can thrive. Through mentorship, training, and meaningful opportunities, it invests in the long-term success of its lawyers and staff.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP continues to build upon more than two centuries of legal excellence, serving clients from its offices in New York, Washington, D.C., and London. By combining deep legal knowledge, strategic insight, and unwavering dedication to clients' interests, the firm remains a trusted advisor on complex legal challenges and significant business opportunities worldwide.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Antitrust
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Banking And Credit
  • Capital Markets
  • CFIUS And National Security
  • Corporate Governance And Board Advisory
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
  • Derivatives
  • Emerging And Founder-Led Companies
  • Environmental
  • Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG)
  • Financial Institutions Group (FIG)
  • Financial Restructuring And Reorganization
  • Investment Management And Funds
  • IP And Strategic Tech Transactions
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Shareholder Activism Defense
  • Structured Finance And Securitization
  • Venture Capital & Growth Equity
  • Tax
  • Executive Compensation And Benefits
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Antitrust
  • Appellate
  • Arbitration (Domestic And International)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Board And Officer Representation
  • Class Action Defense
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
  • Emerging And Founder-Led Companies
  • Environmental
  • False Claims Act
  • FCPA And Anti-Corruption
  • General Commercial Disputes
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Investigations And Regulatory Enforcement
  • M&A Litigation
  • Mass Torts And Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Securities Litigation
  • Shareholder Derivative Actions
  • Trials
  • Utilities And Infrastructure Litigation
Estate Planning
  • Preparing Wills And Trust Instruments
  • Advising On Estate, Gift And Income Tax Consequences Of A Client’s Estate Plan
  • Fulfilling A Wide Range Of Trustee And Executor Duties
  • Structuring Of Privately Held Businesses To Achieve Appropriate Succession Plans
  • Providing Estate Planning Advice In Connection With Mergers And Acquisitions, Corporate Restructurings And Other Transactions

Fees

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Office locations for Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP - New York

2 Manhattan West, 375 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP - Washington

1601 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006