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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP handles the full spectrum of employee benefits and managerial compensation matters for a variety of clients, including financial institutions, boards of directors and private equity sponsors. The team advises on various issues such as non-qualified pension plans and incentive compensation arrangements, especially when arising within a transactional framework, such as strategic acquisitions and IPOs. It is also adept at providing advice and support to clients on ERISA.

Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acted for Sunoco LP in its $9.1 billion cross-border acquisition of Parkland Corporation.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Paul J Wessel
    Band 2Paul J Wessel

    Paul J Wessel

    Paul Wessel focuses on guiding clients through compensation and benefits issues arising out of corporate transactions.
  • Band 5Sarah Downie
    Band 5Sarah Downie

    Sarah Downie

    Sarah Downie has considerable expertise in the compensation and benefits considerations of M&A and financing transactions.

Ranked Individuals at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (2)

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    Paul J Wessel

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    Sarah Downie

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