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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is highlighted for its handling of a wide spectrum of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including those in connection with M&A, equity-based compensation plans, welfare and retirement plans. The firm also distinguishes itself with special expertise in matters concerning pension fund investments. It continues to act on behalf of an enviable roster of clients featuring financial institutions, public and private companies, compensation committees, and boards of directors. It also offers significant experience acting for clients to seek relief and guidance from the DOL, achieving a number of notable ERISA exemptions and interpretations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader assisted multiple banks in the United States and United Kingdom in relation to ERISA compliance for fund finance transactions involving private equity funds and loans to hedge funds of funds.

Strengths

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  • They're very strong lawyers who always provide very sound advice, and they know how to help us through sometimes challenging issues around employment matters. They're strong in terms of subject matter expertise and also client service, and very helpful in terms of addressing issues in those areas.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • They have a good risk based approach to solving problems and a good familiarity with the requirements of this area of law.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • The firm has true international capabilities. This has allowed for consistency in our treatment of our most senior executives across jurisdictions. We are generally very satisfied with the sophistication, completeness and geographical reach of advice.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • They're very responsive and timely, with ultra detailed advice delivered in a highly professional and conclusive manner. The advice received has always been clear and leaves nothing to interpretation. The level of service and responsiveness has consistently been exemplary.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Frazier
    James Frazier

    James Frazier

    James Frazier offers substantial experience advising global financial institutions on a range of matters, with a particular focus on the application of ERISA 's fiduciary regulations in transactional and regulatory matters.

    • He has a good view of the market sector and delivers very practical advice.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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  • David Olstein
    David Olstein

    David Olstein

    David Olstein garners praise for his significant expertise in ERISA matters.

    • He consistently provides a timely and thorough response, with follow-up to ensure the guidance is clear.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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  • Martha Steinman
    Martha Steinman

    Martha Steinman

    Martha Steinman of Hogan Lovells is respected for her handling of the full range of compensation and benefits matters. Her clients include compensation committees and boards of directors.

    • He has got a lot of expertise and also good common sense on how to efficiently achieve our objectives.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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