Cravath M&A Partner Jumps to Rival Latham in Still Rare Move (2)

Cravath Swaine & Moore mergers and acquisitions partner Andrew Elken has joined Latham & Watkins in New York.

Elken, who became partner at Cravath in 2018, has worked with public companies on complex M&A, shareholder activism defense, corporate governance, and securities law. He also represents public companies and boards of directors in shareholder activist proposals and proxy solicitations.

“Andrew’s experience advising public company clients on high-stakes transactions and other complex corporate matters adds to the depth of talent in our New York office and M&A practice globally, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the firm,” Marc Jaffe, managing ...