Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 1
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Mayer Brown LLP has a respected practice handling compliance, transaction and controversy work concerning employee benefits and executive compensation arrangements. It is adept at advising on ERISA compliance and enforcement matters. The firm works with an extensive client base that includes well-known domestic and international companies.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown LLP represented Cummins in its $3.7 billion acquisition of Meritor.
Strengths
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"Mayer Brown is extraordinarily knowledgeable, thoughtful communicators at the trial and the appellate level."
"Given the breadth of its experience, I think it is able to bring that experience to bear in providing advice both on the legal side as well as what it is seeing from other clients in the market."
"I always feel that I am a priority with Mayer Brown, even on the smallest matter."
"Mayer Brown is extraordinarily knowledgeable, thoughtful communicators at the trial and the appellate level."
"Given the breadth of its experience, I think it is able to bring that experience to bear in providing advice both on the legal side as well as what it is seeing from other clients in the market."
"I always feel that I am a priority with Mayer Brown, even on the smallest matter."
Notable Practitioners
Debra Hoffman has over 30 years of experience in the employee benefit and executive compensation space. Her expertise covers a host of issues, including deferred compensation arrangements and pensions de-risking.
"Debbie is very responsive, practical and creative in working through solutions with a mind to our individual company. She can work with very complex work and bridge the gap so we understand deeply."
Nancy Ross is best known for advising on ERISA disputes, representing clients such as employers, boards of directors and plan fiduciaries.
"Nancy has strong expertise in the ERISA and benefits area. She is a strong communicator with a client-oriented practice."
Stephanie Vasconcellos has extensive experience advising on employee benefits and executive compensation matters related to corporate transactions.
"Stephanie has always been responsive, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I am confident when she reviews our documents or advises on a topic she is accurate and knowledgeable."