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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP offers robust assistance on employee benefits and executive compensation matters arising at the junction of ERISA, tax, securities and corporate governance law. The group advises on a number of issues including ERISA fiduciary responsibilities, compensation and benefit plans design and legal compliance. It regularly advises boards of directors, senior management and companies.

Work Highlights

  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advised StanCorp Financial Group in its acquisition of The Allstate Corporation’s employer voluntary benefits business in a transaction valued at approximately USD2 billion.

Strengths

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Not just the sharpest lawyers you can find, but also the most practical and commercial.

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Debevoise & Plimpton has incredibly sharp and sophisticated lawyers.

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The team consistently goes above and beyond, address legal needs promptly and proactively check in, anticipating challenges before they arise.

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Debevoise & Plimpton’s EBEC department is uniquely equipped to provide strategic, high-value counsel in this specialized area of law and beyond.

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They manage matters with sensitivity and appreciate the human element.

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Notable Practitioners

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Lawrence K Cagney
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Lawrence K Cagney
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Lawrence Cagney has wide-ranging experience including advising employers and fiduciaries on the design and compliance of compensation plans. He is also highly skilled in the management of compensation arrangements and employment terms for senior executives.

Lawrence is an incredible lawyer.

Lawrence is creative, practical, and he understands the investment landscape.

Lawrence is a legend in the ERISA space.

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Jonathan Lewis
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Jonathan Lewis
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Jonathan Lewis frequently advises on issues arising from significant corporate transactions, including the design and operation of executive compensation plans and ERISA issues.

Jonathan is great to deal with, has a lot of experience and really knows what's going on.

Jonathan is a technical lawyer, with a good breadth of practice and great perspective.

Jonathan is sharp, commercial and personable.

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Lawrence K Cagney
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Jonathan Lewis
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Jonathan Lewis
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