Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 848 4000Chambers Review
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
- 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."
"The team meet our needs without any delay."
"Matters are addressed promptly and with seasoned insight. The turnaround time is excellent."
"The firm is always on point and able to help think through complex issues."
"The team meet our needs without any delay."
"Matters are addressed promptly and with seasoned insight. The turnaround time is excellent."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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."
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
New York