
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2026 : California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou
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Latham & Watkins LLP advised Bunge Global on the employment, benefits and compensation aspects of its $8 billion merger with Viterra Limited.
Strengths
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Latham's approach is creative. They are responsive and extremely well informed on what is going on in the space, with the ability to come up with new ideas on employee benefit structuring.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSALatham deliver integrated, cross-disciplinary advice that works on a global level. They not only provide legal opinions but also strategic counsel to our management team.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSALatham's approach is integrated and delivers impressively fast and cohesive advice. It has an amazing team that speaks with one voice.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSALatham helps us understanding gray areas and works with us to build a path forward. When urgent issues arise, it's always able to meet our timeline.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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David Taub
David Taub is highly respected for his specialist handling of the employee benefit and executive compensation elements of corporate transactions. David really understands the business side of things.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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Band 1 
Laurence Seymour
Laurence Seymour acts on the implementation of compensation arrangements for public and private company clients, as well as on benefits arrangements connected with corporate transactions. Larry is always aware of the market and what the next thing will be, with the ability to see around corners.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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James Metz
James Metz is skilled at representing clients in the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of M&A transactions. Band 2 
Band 2 
Michelle L.C. Carpenter
Michelle Carpenter has a strong track record of handling high-value M&A and IPOs, assisting with the full range of employee benefits and executive compensation issues. She is a subject matter expert and goes beyond that, knowing how to navigate people and different personalities to get to a good result.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSAMichelle is supremely knowledgeable and presents information in a way that is approachable for clients. She is always willing to answer any question, big or small.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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Band 3 
Julie Crisp
Julie Crisp has a burgeoning practice in the space. She is held in high regard for her ability to provide counsel on a wide spectrum of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. Julie is a trusted adviser to both management and the board, bringing technical sophistication and ability to anticipate issues.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSAJulie combines strong grasp of the law and knowledge of similar situations. Her clear and concise advice cuts thought the noise. She is pragmatic, insightful and action-oriented.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSAShe provides practical and timely counsel in high-stakes, fast-paced matters.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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Band 3 
Maj Vaseghi
Maj Vaseghi is an accomplished lawyer specializing in employee benefits and executive compensation issues and is particularly active in handling sizable corporate transactions. Maj is knowledgeable about what is happening across the executive compensation landscape.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (6)
Latham & Watkins LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Location: New York
View department profile for USA 2026Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Location: USA - Nationwide
View department profile for USA 2026Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Location: California: Los Angeles & Surrounds
View department profile for USA 2026Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Location: California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou
View department profile for USA 2026Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Location: Illinois
View department profile for USA 2026Band 5 USA 2026
Practice area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Location: District of Columbia
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