Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Lauren Angelilli

Lauren Angelilli is a partner at Cravath and serves as Head of the Tax Department. Her practice focuses on advising clients on the tax and structuring aspects of mergers and acquisitions, spin‑offs, restructurings, joint ventures and SPACs, both domestically and cross‑border. Ms. Angelilli also works with clients on securities offerings and other financing transactions and regularly represents clients in front of the IRS on private ruling matters. She is known by clients and peers for her “strong tax technical skills” and her “excellent job of communicating how the technical points impact a deal or business decision.”

Ronald Creamer Jr.

Ron Creamer is a seasoned tax practitioner in all types of acquisitions and dispositions, particularly cross-border transactions. Mr. Creamer is noted for his calm, business-oriented approach and his ability to achieve consensus in complex negotiations. In addition to advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, Mr. Creamer regularly counsels clients on the execution and IRS review of tax-efficient financing techniques and capital markets strategies.

J Leonard Teti II

J. Leonard Teti II is a partner in Cravath’s Tax Department. He advises on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, spin‑offs, private equity transactions and bank financings. Clients seek out Mr. Teti for his ability to provide practical, clear and commercial advice on the tax issues central to complex domestic and cross‑border transactions. He also advises clients during the course of audits by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities.