USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
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Sidley Austin LLP has a skilled practice providing assistance with issues related to M&A and divestitures. Its areas of focus include retirement and benefit plans, tax aspects of compensation arrangements and deferred compensation matters. It is also able to address more litigious matters in relation to ERISA. Clients range from telecommunications corporations to private equity firms.
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Sidley Austin LLP advised Venerable Holdings on the treatment of employee and executive compensation arrangements associated with the acquisition of SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC.
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The firm has strong subject matter knowledge, depth of service and timeliness.
They identified potential risks as well as areas of opportunity to help reach resolution, they were incredibly responsive no matter how big or small the matter was and at any time of the day.
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She has great client service, is knowledgeable and is able to think outside the box.
She understands the business, she knows how to scope risk and likelihood of impact and she understands all of the very nuanced ERISA rights.
Mary Niehaus often assists with the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of high-value acquisitions. Her practice also includes bankruptcy restructuring and acting counsel for defined plans.
Mary is a fantastic person to work with due to her knowledge of the issues and ability to deliver great solutions timely.
Mary is very intelligent, an excellent problem solver and has remarkable customer service.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Beth Dickstein
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View profile of Mary NiehausUSA 2026
Practice area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Location: USA - Nationwide
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