Department profile
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Covington & Burling LLP
Website
www.cov.comChambers Review
Highly reputed for its handling of complex and sensitive employee benefits and executive compensation issues, including those arising from sizable corporate transactions. Also excels in representing clients before federal government agencies such as the Treasury Department, the IRS and the EEOC. Provides an impressive roster of clients with day-to-day counseling on employee benefits and executive compensation issues.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling LLP advised WeWork on the global executive compensation and employee benefits matters arising from its merger with BowX Acquisition.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are excellent and on top of their game. They are very smart people on the cutting edge of the market. They are also very approachable and you feel like you are part of a team when you are working with them."
"The lawyers are excellent and on top of their game. They are very smart people on the cutting edge of the market. They are also very approachable and you feel like you are part of a team when you are working with them."
Notable Practitioners
Marianna Dyson is knowledgeable about tax issues relating to employee benefits and compensation, including payroll tax.
"Marianna is very skilled."
Richard Shea assists clients with high-level employee benefits and compensation issues.
"Richard is incredibly experienced and has an incredible breadth of knowledge and experience. He is very smart and very good at thinking outside of the box to find a solution. Richard is a really good choice for things which are novel or difficult. He is also a really nice person to work with."
Robert Newman has a wealth of experience handling pension derisking transactions.
"Robert has encyclopedic knowledge, speaks in a way that is understandable and provides practical advice. He's the consummate partner, team player and advocate to have on any complex and sophisticated matter."
Michael Francese advises clients on a wide array of employee benefits and executive compensation issues, including transactional and policy matters.
"Mike provides excellent service and tax advice that guides confident decision making."
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
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