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John J Cannon

John J Cannon

USA 2026

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A&O Shearman
 A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

New York

19 years ranked

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Practice Areas

John is Global Co-Head of Compensation, Employment, and Governance.

John focuses on all aspects of compensation and benefits, including corporate, securities, bankruptcy, employment and tax laws and ERISA.

He has extensive experience in executive compensation and corporate governance matters, Dodd-Frank and Sarbanes-Oxley, and the employee issues implicated in the mergers and acquisitions context. John also has experience in advising startup companies in the biotechnology sector regarding corporate and compensation matters.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

Band 3
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John Cannon guides his clients through a range of compensation and benefits matters stemming from corporate transactions. His practice includes advising on corporate governance issues and pension and employee benefit plan.
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  • He has deep market knowledge, is responsive and very efficient.

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California

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

District of Columbia

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