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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 represented Verizon Communications on the benefits and compensation aspects of their $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lawrence K Cagney
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Senior Statespeople

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.

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.

He has strong intellect, compassion and he understands the endgame in every matter.

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Frank Mitchell
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Frank Mitchell advises on a wide-range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, with a particular focus on corporate M&A transactions.

He consistently shows a high level of expertise, good business judgment and a strong focus on being practical.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Lawrence K Cagney
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Jonathan Lewis
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Jonathan Lewis
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Frank Mitchell
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