Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

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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.

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Work Highlights

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advised WestRock on its USD20 billion combination with Smurfit Kappa to create Smurfit WestRock.

Strengths

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The firm has unrivalled experience of private equity firms and how they work which is an invaluable thing to bring to table.

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The Paul Weiss team is great; really practical, always there when you need them and no question is too big or too small.

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The firm has unrivalled experience of private equity firms and how they work which is an invaluable thing to bring to table.

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondent
USA

The Paul Weiss team is great; really practical, always there when you need them and no question is too big or too small.

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Jean M McLoughlin

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Jean McLoughlin is highly regarded for her expert advice to clients on various compensation and benefits issues stemming from transactions.

Jean is smart, responsive and just has an unwavering commitment to her clients.

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Matthew M Friestedt

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Matthew Friestedt is well regarded in the market for his notable experience managing various compensation and executive matters stemming from corporate transactions.

Matthew is extremely knowledgeable and very experienced so he knows the full range of available options, and is fully willing to explore them.

Matthew is always cordial and cheerful, even at high stress times. He interacts well with people, and has a good attitude.

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Andrea K Wahlquist Brown

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Andrea Wahlquist Brown is adept at handling the executive compensation and benefits aspects of transactions.

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Jarrett R. Hoffman

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Jarrett Hoffman counsels clients on high-level benefits and compensation issues, including assisting with corporate transactions.

Jarrett is great and he really loves what he does.

Jarrett is really easy to work with, he's very personable and gives the right level of detail. He can explain complex things easily, and has a mastery of the subject matter.

Jarrett has deep knowledge of the executive compensation landscape and emerging trends.

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