Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Email address
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212 373 3000Chambers Review
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 restructures. 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. 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
- Paul, Weis, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advised General Electric in the executive compensation and benefits aspects of its separation into three distinct companies, each with a distinct focus on healthcare, energy and aviation respectively.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're always available and appropriately prioritize high-priority items with regular, day-to-day requests."
"The team is very responsive and provides a high level of service."
"Paul Weiss has a strong team that is collaborative and well equipped to handle difficult issues."
"They're always available and appropriately prioritize high-priority items with regular, day-to-day requests."
"The team is very responsive and provides a high level of service."
"Paul Weiss has a strong team that is collaborative and well equipped to handle difficult issues."
Notable Practitioners
Jean McLoughlin is highly regarded for her expert advice to clients on various compensation and benefits issues stemming from transactions.
"Jean is an exceptional lawyer with brilliant business expertise and an ability to navigate technical law while being aware of how it impacts business strategy."
"Jean is a great adviser who brings a depth of experience and market expertise to provide business-friendly, practical solutions to very complex situations."
"Jean is a strong advocate and a sophisticated adviser."
Andrea Wahlquist Brown is adept at handling the executive compensation and benefits aspects of transactions.
"Andrea is an excellent lawyer. She is very experienced with a great practice."
Jarrett Hoffman counsels clients on high-level benefits and compensation issues, including assisting with corporate transactions.
"Jarrett has a deep understanding of the subject matter and a commercial approach to solving issues."
Lawrence Witdorchic regularly deals with the compensation and benefits issues relating to various corporate transactions.
"Larry is my go-to for everything relating to executive compensation and benefits."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
New York