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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Executive Compensation: Mainly Executive Representation

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For more information about Cleary Gottlieb's Executive Compensation and ERISA practice, please visit https://www.clearygottlieb.com/practice-landing/executive-compensation-and-erisa

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Executive Compensation: Mainly Executive Representation - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP boasts a widely celebrated employee benefits and executive compensation group that assists private and public companies in connection with executive compensation and benefits, including in relation to high-value M&A. The group advises private equity firms and financial institutions with ERISA issues as well as providing ERISA litigation counsel for retirement plans. Clients also benefit from its offices in various key locations worldwide.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted for Baker Hughes in its $13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries, including negotiating go-forward equity-based incentive terms for Chart employees.

Strengths

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  • The firm is very commercial, responsive and is able to cut through the complications.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alan Levine
    Alan Levine

    Alan Levine

    Alan Levine is well regarded for representing management teams and individual executives in connection with their employment and compensation arrangements. His experience includes advising on change of control matters.

    • His knowledge extends beyond the law and he is invaluable for negotiations and achieving the strategic aims of clients.

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  • Michael J Albano
    Michael J Albano

    Michael J Albano

    Michael Albano maintains a respected practice which includes guiding clients through the benefits and compensation aspects of large corporate transactions.

    • He knows the statutes inside and out and provides an amazing level of service.

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  • Elizabeth Dyer
    Elizabeth Dyer

    Elizabeth Dyer

    Elizabeth Dyer is regularly called upon by private investment funds and managers with respect to advice on ERISA compliance matters.

    • Her problem-solving skills are exemplary.

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  • Julia L Petty
    Julia L Petty

    Julia L Petty

    Julia Petty frequently advises clients on the executive compensation and benefits issues involved in M&A transactions.

    • She is truly an expert in her field, and our business team could not have been more impressed with her.

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  • Amanda Toy
    Amanda Toy

    Amanda Toy

    Amanda Toy assists companies and executives on the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of corporate transactions.

    • She brings outstanding judgment and deep industry knowledge, delivering highly pragmatic and commercially attuned advice.

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Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (6)

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    Michael J Albano

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Elizabeth Dyer

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Julia L Petty

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Alan Levine

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Alan Levine

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