Chris Fargo

Chris Fargo is a distinguished partner in the Tax Department at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, a prestigious law firm.1 Here are key details about his background and expertise:

Professional Experience

Christopher K. Fargo specializes in providing expert advice on the tax implications of various financial transactions. His practice focuses on:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Reorganizations
• Securities offerings
• Joint ventures

He has advised clients across diverse industries, including media and entertainment, consumer products, retail, telecommunications, transportation, energy, healthcare, and fintech.12

Education and Career Path

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Columbia Law School, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar12
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) cum laude from Boston College in 20032
• Joined Cravath in 2006 and was elected partner in 20132

Achievements and Recognition

• Named a "Rising Star" by Law360 in 2017, recognizing him as one of five outstanding tax lawyers in the nation under 402
• Designated as a "Leading Lawyer" in international tax by The Legal 500 US2
• Listed as one of the "500 Leading Dealmakers in America" by Lawdragon2
• Ranked in Band 5 for Tax in New York by Chambers1

Notable Work

Fargo has been involved in several significant transactions, including:

• Representing altafiber in multiple deals, such as the pending $670 million sale of CBTS to TowerBrook and its $2.9 billion acquisition by Macquarie Infrastructure2
• Co-authoring the U.S. Law & Practice chapter of the Chambers "Investing In... 2024" Guide3

Chris Fargo's expertise in tax law, particularly in relation to complex financial transactions, has established him as a valuable advisor in the field of corporate taxation.