/Home/USA/Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation in New York/A&O Shearman
View profile of A&O Shearman
Department profile
A&O Shearman
Department profile | A&O Shearman
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a formidable employee benefits and executive compensation group with experience representing clients in the financial services, fashion and retail, media and entertainment and technology sectors, among others. Advises corporations as well as individual executives on an array of matters including M&A benefits and compensation, deferred compensation, retirement plan formation and implementation, and ERISA. Also advises compensation committees and boards of directors in connection with governance processes surrounding compensation matters. Regularly advises on cross-border issues.

On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Work Highlights

Provided by A&O Shearman

  • The firm advised CVS Health in its acquisition of Oak Street Health.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The firm is always on point and able to help think through complex issues."

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondent
USA

"The team meet our needs without any delay."

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondent
USA

"Matters are addressed promptly and with seasoned insight. The turnaround time is excellent."

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Linda E Rappaport
S
Linda E Rappaport
S
Senior Statespeople

Linda Rappaport is a seasoned lawyer who is widely respected by her peers and clients for the depth of her experience in the benefits and compensation space.

"Linda is always someone who is thought of as a real leader."

View Profile
Brian Jebb
3
Brian Jebb
3
Band 3

Brian Jebb is a respected employee benefits and executive compensation attorney with vast experience advising on cross-border corporate transactions.

"Brian is very strong at what he does and is an absolute pleasure to work with."

View Profile
Doreen Lilienfeld
3
Doreen Lilienfeld
3
Band 3

Doreen Lilienfeld acts for a variety of clients, including energy companies, national retailers and global financial institutions. She advises individual executives and management teams in addition to corporate clients on the executive compensation aspects of M&A transactions and IPOs.

"Doreen is a great project lead and team manager. She sets the strategy and tone."

"She is very responsive providing an excellent work product. I have nothing but great things to say about her."

View Profile
John J Cannon
3
John J Cannon
3
Band 3

John Cannon guides his clients through a range of compensation and benefits matters stemming from corporate transactions. His practice includes advising on corporate governance issues and pension and employee benefit plan.

"He is a top professional in the business."

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

New York

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Linda E Rappaport
S
Linda E Rappaport
S
Senior Statespeople
View Profile
Brian Jebb
3
Brian Jebb
3
Band 3
View Profile
Doreen Lilienfeld
3
Doreen Lilienfeld
3
Band 3
View Profile
John J Cannon
3
John J Cannon
3
Band 3
View Profile