Cravath, Swaine & Moore
Ranked #1 for prestige in the Vault Law 100 from 2017 through 2026
Two Manhattan West, New York, NY 10001
About
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is one of the oldest and most consistently recognised law firms in the United States, ranked first for prestige in the Vault Law 100 in every year from 2017 through 2026. Founded in 1819, the firm operates from offices in New York, London, and Washington, D.C., with approximately 500 attorneys. Cravath is best known for its corporate and M&A practice, having advised on landmark transactions including Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox and the special committee of Paramount Global in its merger with Skydance Media. The firm's litigation group has secured significant outcomes in high-profile matters, including a $750 million settlement for Netscape against Microsoft and more than $600 million in judgments for The Williams Companies in M&A litigation. The firm is led by Presiding Partner Faiza Saeed.
What this firm is known for
- Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox
- The special committee of Paramount Global in its merger with Skydance Media
- A $750 million settlement for Netscape against Microsoft
- More than $600 million in judgments for The Williams Companies in M&A litigation
Questions worth asking this firm
- What is your fee structure, and do you offer a contingency fee arrangement?
- Which attorneys in your firm would handle my matter day-to-day?
- Have you handled cases in New York state and federal courts?
- Tier:
- Distinguished
- Score:
- Reviews pending
- Founded:
- 1819
- Attorneys:
- 508
- Offices:
- 3
- Primary jurisdictions:
- New York, Washington D.C., and England & Wales (London office)
- Languages:
- English
- Last reviewed:
- October 2026
Credentials & Recognitions
- Vault Law 100
Vault (2026) — #1 overall prestige, tenth consecutive year - Am Law 200
The American Lawyer (2025) — Ranked 49th by gross revenue - Chambers USA
Chambers and Partners — Top-tier — Corporate/M&A, Litigation
Practice Areas
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