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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is highly regarded for its comprehensive expertise in advising on a wide range of benefits and executive compensation issues within a transactional context, including M&A, private equity and joint ventures. The firm acts on behalf of high ranking individuals, financial institutions and boards of directors, while also excelling in matters pertaining to the investment management space. Clients benefit from its experience appearing before various governmental agencies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP represented Sycamore Partners on its $23.7 billion acquisition of Walgreen Boots Alliance, which required the design of bespoke post-closing management incentive plans following the restructuring of the acquired company.

Strengths

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  • Their combination of technical excellence and client-focused service makes them an indispensable partner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jennifer S Conway
    Jennifer S Conway

    Jennifer S Conway

    Jennifer Conway provides clients with advice on various executive compensation and benefits issues linked to major transactions.

    • She is incredibly thoughtful, detail-oriented and very responsive.

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  • Kyoko Takahashi Lin
    Kyoko Takahashi Lin

    Kyoko Takahashi Lin

    Kyoko Takahashi Lin is respected for her advice to clients on executive compensation and related private equity issues. She is adept at handling matters arising from a range of transactions, such as M&A and the formation of joint ventures.

    • Kyoko provides expert advice that is tailored to and helps us achieve our business objectives.

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  • Veronica Wissel
    Veronica Wissel

    Veronica Wissel

    Veronica Wissel frequently assists clients with the executive compensation and employee benefits aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Veronica is also phenomenal, practical and comfortable advising on the fine points and nuances of very complex legal matters and can translate it to business appropriate or risk-based steps.

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  • Amanda Hines Gold
    Amanda Hines Gold

    Amanda Hines Gold

    Amanda Hines Gold enjoys a growing reputation for her employee benefits practice, acting for an impressive client roster who turn to her for her expert advice in complex executive compensation issues.
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  • Travis Triano
    Travis Triano

    Travis Triano

    Travis Triano assists on employee benefits and executive compensation matters relating to corporate transactions. He also advises on the design and implementation of compensation arrangements.

    • His legal skills, industry knowledge and problem-solving skills are truly impressive.

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Ranked Individuals at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (5)

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    Jennifer S Conway

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    Kyoko Takahashi Lin

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    Veronica Wissel

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    Amanda Hines Gold

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    Travis Triano

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