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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weis, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is a well-respected group, concentrating its practice on providing advice on employee benefits and management compensation matters arising within the context of M&A, as well as corporate restructuring. The team is sought after for its experience handling a wide array of matters including ERISA issues, deferred and equity-based compensations, as well as fiduciary issues arising in connection with such compensations. It works closely alongside the firm's litigation team to provide first-rate representation in ERISA disputes, including claims of breach of fiduciary duty.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP assisted Chevron Corporation with the compensation-related securities issues relating to equity awards as a part of the $55 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation.

Strengths

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  • The firm is highly responsive and very solid technically.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jean M McLoughlin
    Band 1Jean M McLoughlin

    Jean M McLoughlin

    Jean McLoughlin is highly regarded for her expert advice to clients on various compensation and benefits issues stemming from transactions.
    • She was always prepared, understood the external and internal landscape and negotiated to represent our interests.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 1Matthew Friestedt
    Band 1Matthew Friestedt

    Matthew Friestedt

    Matthew Friestedt is well regarded in the market for his notable experience managing various compensation and executive matters stemming from corporate transactions.
    • He is highly knowledgeable and solves complicated problems.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Andrea K Wahlquist Brown
    Band 2Andrea K Wahlquist Brown

    Andrea K Wahlquist Brown

    Andrea Wahlquist Brown is adept at handling the executive compensation and benefits aspects of transactions.
  • Band 3Jarrett R. Hoffman
    Band 3Jarrett R. Hoffman

    Jarrett R. Hoffman

    Jarrett Hoffman counsels clients on high-level benefits and compensation issues, including assisting with corporate transactions.
    • He is responsive, knows his stuff and provides excellent work product.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Lawrence Witdorchic
    Band 3Lawrence Witdorchic

    Lawrence Witdorchic

    Lawrence Witdorchic regularly deals with the compensation and benefits issues relating to various corporate transactions.

Ranked Individuals at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (5)

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