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Wachtell Lipton’s executive compensation and benefits attorneys work closely with the most senior executives of our largest clients to address the most sensitive issues facing public and private companies both in the deal and non-deal contexts.

Management succession, board composition and similar issues are essential to the success of business combinations, and executive compensation arrangements often are the foundation of people-based businesses. Our practice continues to evolve as tax rules, securities laws and corporate governance standards relating to executive compensation continue to expand in response to scrutiny by shareholder activists and the popular press.

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What the Team is Known For

Highly regarded for representing management of private and public corporations in employee benefits and executive compensation issues arising within a transactional and nontransactional framework. Particularly well known for its experience in significant M&A. Among the matters handled are executive compensation programs, board structuring and executive succession.

Work Highlights

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  • Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz advised Pfizer on its $43 billion acquisition of Seagen.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeannemarie O'Brien
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Jeannemarie O'Brien
Head of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Jeannemarie O'Brien remains a popular choice for financial institutions seeking advice on the executive compensation and employee benefits aspects of transactions.
Adam J Shapiro
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Adam J Shapiro
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Adam Shapiro regularly advises clients on executive employment agreements and corporate governance matters.
"Adam is a fine lawyer in this space."
"He is a genius."

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Jeannemarie O'Brien
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Jeannemarie O'Brien
Head of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Adam J Shapiro
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Adam J Shapiro
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