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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP houses an accomplished group of executive compensation and employee benefits attorneys, who provide the full range of representation and subject matter expertise in both Northern and Southern California. The team is noted for its experience handling the benefits implications of corporate transactions. The practitioners often advise hedge funds and private equity firms on ERISA matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised KLDiscovery on all employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of a refinancing matter, which included the exchange of $270 million convertible debentures for new common stock.

Strengths

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  • Gibson Dunn's response time is exceptional. The team consistently delivers exceptional service that exceeds expectations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sean C Feller
    Band 1Sean C Feller

    Sean C Feller

    Sean Feller has broad experience in employee benefit matters, and is knowledgeable of qualified and non-qualified benefit plans and equity-based compensation programs.
    • Sean truly has it all; he is tenacious but smart, with excellent judgment.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • Sean is a trusted and practical adviser.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 1Stephen W Fackler
    Band 1Stephen W Fackler

    Stephen W Fackler

    Stephen Fackler is adept at acting on employee benefits and executive compensation matters relating to corporate transactions. He counts companies, boards of directors and private equity firms among his clients. He also splits his time between the firm's Palo Alto and New York offices.

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California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

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