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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 Amcor in its all-stock merger with Berry Global Group, and led the negotiation of the benefits-related aspects of the definitive merger agreement.

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 expert in the area of executive compensation and provides thoughtful, practical advice.

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 has a deep level of expertise and is always highly responsive.

Stephen is adaptable, responsive and practical.

Stephen is thoughtful, creative, responsive, approachable and direct.

Stephen is very practical and solution-oriented.

Justin Coddington
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Justin Coddington
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Justin Coddington regularly advises clients on various aspects of acquisitions, including compensation, employee benefits and equity incentive agreements.

Justin provides prompt, well-considered advice on complex and sophisticated matters.

Justin is always very available and very willing to help.

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Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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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Justin Coddington
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Justin Coddington
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