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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a highly respected private equity and M&A firm that offers a multi-disciplinary approach to a wide range of employee benefits and executive compensation arrangements. It primarily acts on behalf of private equity industry clients, compensation committees and public boards of directors. The team provides advice in regard to spin-offs and IPOs as well as hirings and separations in relation to senior management. Its impressive client base is composed of both national and multinational corporations.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented Paramount Global in their merger with Skydance Media, with the resulting combined company having a value of $28 billion.

Strengths

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  • The firm is full service and uses incredible judgment to bring in additional resources when necessary, especially when matters are nuanced or unique.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Gregory Grogan
    Band 1Gregory Grogan

    Gregory Grogan

    Head of the firm's executive compensation and employee benefits group Gregory Grogan is noted for his work in the employee benefits and executive compensation area. He is especially active in the technology space.
  • Band 2David E. Rubinsky
    Band 2David E. Rubinsky

    David E. Rubinsky

    David Rubinsky advises clients on executive compensation and employee benefit issues stemming from corporate transactions.
  • Band 3Gillian Emmett Moldowan
    Band 3Gillian Emmett Moldowan

    Gillian Emmett Moldowan

    Gillian Emmett Moldowan is sought after for her handling of executive compensation and employee benefits matters related to corporate transactions and corporate governance.
    • She is commercial, knows everything and is responsive.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Jeannine McSweeney
    Band 3Jeannine McSweeney

    Jeannine McSweeney

    Jeannine McSweeney has impressive experience advising corporate clients on employee benefits and compensation issues arising in M&A transactions and IPOs.
    • She has been incredible, very knowledgeable and up-to-date.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 5Jamin Koslowe
    Band 5Jamin Koslowe

    Jamin Koslowe

    Jamin Koslowe assist corporations with the benefits and compensation aspects of complex and high value acquisitions. He is highly experienced in acting for private equity clients among others.

Ranked Individuals at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (5)

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    Gregory Grogan

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    David E. Rubinsky

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Gillian Emmett Moldowan

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Jeannine McSweeney

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    Jamin Koslowe

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