Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Texas: Houston & Surrounds
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis demonstrates notable expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation matters arising from corporate transactions, restructurings and bankruptcies. The firm provides counsel on tax, securities and accounting issues related to compensation plans. The team regularly advises clients in the energy and natural resources industry.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis advised ONEOK on the benefits and compensation aspects of a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding units of Magellan Midstream Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland & Ellis is extremely knowledgeable in every subject matter, with a strong team."
"The team provides outstanding service. All the attorneys are exceptional in terms of knowledge and they are very practical in their approach."
"They are practical and commercial."
"Kirkland & Ellis is extremely knowledgeable in every subject matter, with a strong team."
"The team provides outstanding service. All the attorneys are exceptional in terms of knowledge and they are very practical in their approach."
"They are practical and commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Rob Fowler has extensive experience navigating complex executive compensation and employee benefit issues stemming from M&A.
"Rob is an excellent lawyer."
"He is very experienced."
Stephen Jacobson advises clients on the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of restructurings, mergers and acquisitions.
"Stephen is extremely responsive and he has a very practical approach to solving an issue."
"Stephen is very knowledgeable in what is a very nuanced and complex area."
"He is an excellent lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kirkland & Ellis
Texas: Houston & Surrounds