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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

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What the Team is Known For

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 LLP advised Marathon Oil on the benefits and compensation aspects of a definitive agreement to be acquired by ConocoPhillips in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of $22.5 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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J Rob Fowler
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J Rob Fowler
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Rob Fowler has extensive experience navigating complex executive compensation and employee benefit issues stemming from M&A.

Rob is an executive compensation guru. 

Rob is very commercially adept and a great communicator.

Rob is a quality lawyer with a sophisticated practice.

Stephen Jacobson
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Stephen Jacobson
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Stephen Jacobson advises clients on the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of restructurings, mergers and acquisitions.

Stephen is great technically, very knowledgeable and client-focused. 

Stephen is an outstanding lawyer and gives thoughtful, practical advice.

Stephen provides fantastic support; he is always available and practical.

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J Rob Fowler
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J Rob Fowler
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Stephen Jacobson
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Stephen Jacobson
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