Daly's Tactical Move to Cravath
Some days, the headlines read like chess moves in the world of corporate lawyering. June 1, 2026, is one of those days, with Michael Patrick Daly, a name known in National Security Division circles, sidling up to Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP as a partner. Over in Washington, D.C., they're surely set for a power talk over coffee—this isn't just a plop into a chair kind of gig.
Adding Muscle to Their Regulatory Arsenal
Daly’s no rookie to the labyrinth of CFIUS regulations, and entering Cravath’s Corporate Department, he’s expected to turn his ten-plus years at the DOJ into gold—or at least some smooth sailing through the tricky waters of cross-border investments. With global clients stepping on eggshells over regulatory hurdles, his know-how can’t come cheap. Faiza J. Saeed, Cravath's Presiding Partner, can barely contain her excitement as she waxes lyrical about Daly’s chops in national security and foreign investments.
Who’s Who at Cravath’s D.C. Office
It’s not a one-man show over at their D.C. office, though. The lineup looks like a gathering of legal Avengers. From Jennifer S. Leete to Jeffrey T. Dinwoodie, each plays a distinct role in regulatory or enforcement spheres. They've all dipped their toes in federal stirrups before. Consolidating former heavyweights like Noah Joshua Phillips from the FTC adds layers of compliance expertise. It’s like Cravath’s building an all-star legal team, each member armed with the experience to fend off compliance headaches.
Daly's Decorated DOJ Tenure
“Cravath is widely known for its depth of expertise across the most complex transactional and regulatory matters,” exclaims Daly. Three Assistant Attorney General Awards in his back pocket ain’t shabby, validating his critical eye on national security.
Daly's resume isn’t just a paperweight. Those 2019 to 2024 years at the NSD weren’t just clocking hours. Heck, handling delicate counterintelligence operations isn't for the faint of heart.
Implications for Cross-Border Business
Folks eyeing the U.S. for investment best watch this space closely. Daly’s gravitational pull in understanding how CFIUS zeros in on security risks isn’t just a boon for Cravath — it’s an edge for global clientele.* The intersection of technology, investment, and national security issues is a legal minefield. A firm like Cravath having a guy who knows those maps might be the safe path many companies seek.*
A Boost for Cravath's Prestige
Cravath, a name embroidered into the fabric of law pretty much since forever, stands to gain more than just a flashy new partner. With offices in the triad of power: New York, London, and Washington, D.C., this isn’t just adding a piece to the board—it’s upgrading to a heavier piece, one that maneuver through obstacles smoothly, with a force that's hard to reckon with.
Final Thoughts
Adding Michael Daly to Cravath's mix isn’t just tweaking playbooks. It's a step up, broadening their package of solutions to investment woes tied to national security claws. For those entrenched in high-stakes cross-border transactions, the signal’s clear — navigating through regulatory mazes is Cravath’s game, and they just bolstered their team with a virtuoso. Now let's see how he plays it in this new sandbox.
