Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP · New York, NY United States

With about 475 attorneys working from offices in New York and London, Cravath, Swaine & Moore is a leading corporate law firm. It is well-known for its work in such areas as banking and finance, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions; other practice areas include executive compensation and benefits, litigation, tax, and trusts and estates. Over the years, Cravath has counted major enterprises such as IBM and Time Warner among its clients. The firm, which traces its origins back to 1819, owes its present structure to Paul Cravath, who took the reins early in the 20th century and is credited by many with developing the configuration of the modern-day law firm. To read the full description, subscribe now.