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Mayer Brown LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Mayer Brown LLP

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown advised Nippon Life Insurance Company in its USD8.2 billion cross-border acquisition of Resolution Life Group Holding LP.

Strengths

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  • Mayer Brown takes the time to understand our company and become part of the ingrained solution to problems, their advice is curtailed to us not off the shelf.

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  • They know the practicalities of the industry and dealing with multi-jurisdictional regulatory matters.

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  • They have a deep bench with extensive knowledge and experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Debra B Hoffman
    Debra B Hoffman

    Debra B Hoffman

    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.

    • She is adept at meeting deadlines and providing strong advice to meet goals.

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    • She is incredibly responsive, practical and has been invaluable in building our compensation platform.

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  • Nancy Ross
    Nancy Ross

    Nancy Ross

    Nancy Ross is best known for advising on ERISA disputes, representing clients such as employers, boards of directors and plan fiduciaries.

    • Nancy is extremely knowledgeable, well respected and able to jump in when needed.

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  • Stephanie B Vasconcellos
    Stephanie B Vasconcellos

    Stephanie B Vasconcellos

    Stephanie Vasconcellos has extensive experience advising on employee benefits and executive compensation matters related to corporate transactions.

    • Stephanie takes time to understand how our business works to make sure legal advice is curtailed to us.

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  • Ryan Liebl
    Ryan Liebl

    Ryan Liebl

    Ryan Liebl is the leader of the Chicago employee benefits and executive compensation team at Mayer Brown. His practice focuses on executive compensation and he has deep experience working on international transactions.

    • His arguments were very persuasive but not overbearing and I appreciated the manner in which he conveyed his advice.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • It's been a real pleasure to have Ryan on my team, it removes anxiety and leaves me assured that our interests are protected.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • Ryan is very sophisticated and understands what can and can not be done.

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