Aaron Gruber

Aaron M. Gruber is a prominent partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where he serves as Co-Head of the Global Mergers and Acquisitions Practice. His legal expertise centers on mergers and acquisitions, activist defense, corporate governance, and general corporate matters. Throughout his career, he has represented high-profile clients including Alcoa, Cigna, Novartis, and Unilever, among others.12

Education and Career

• Education: Gruber graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. from Yale College. He later earned an M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar and received his J.D. from Stanford Law School, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif.13
• Career at Cravath: He joined Cravath in 2007 and became a partner in 2014. His notable transactions include significant cross-border deals, particularly for clients like Mylan (now Viatris) following its merger with Upjohn.34

Recognition

Gruber has been recognized for his contributions to the field of law, being featured in Bloomberg Law's “They've Got Next: 40 Under 40” series in 2022, which highlights outstanding young lawyers.3 His work has also been acknowledged in various legal publications for its impact and innovation in mergers and acquisitions.12

Personal Background

Raised in Newport Beach, California, Gruber combines a strong academic background with practical experience in corporate law, making him a respected figure in the legal community.1