Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP boasts a ‘strong team’ specializing in executive compensation and employee benefits, serving companies, investment funds, and individuals. The firm’s expertise covers a broad spectrum, including C-suite hires and exits, compensation disclosures, equity-based compensation plans, and ERISA issues. The group notably advised General Electric on the executive compensation and benefits facets of its division into three specialized entities in healthcare, energy, and aviation. Practice co-chair Jean McLoughlin supports a diverse clientele that includes corporate, financial, and individual clients, while fellow co-chair Lawrence Witdorchic focuses on equity compensation, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, separation agreements, and ERISA fiduciary compliance. Andrea Wahlquist Brown, who joined in May 2023 from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, adds depth to the bench with her expertise in M&A-related executive compensation, serving an array of clients including public companies and private equity sponsors. Meanwhile, Jarrett Hoffman advises on change in control, retention, and severance arrangements tailored to transactional needs for boards, committees, and executives. Based in Washington DC, Rebecca Coccaro specializes in advising on financing, IPOs, and ERISA matters intertwined with securities and tax law. All attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

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‘Paul Weiss has a strong team, particularly in private equity deals.’
‘Rebecca Coccaro is an excellent lawyer in this space.’
‘Amazing team. Especially helpful in our transition to a private company. Very responsive and helpful and always looking to go the extra mile.’
'Jarrett Hoffman is fantastic with executive compensation, very practical and always creative.’
‘Rebecca Coccaro is outstanding. She is efficient while maintaining a commendable level of attention to detail. Her advice is practical and actionable. When working with her you feel supported as her commitment to your problems is evident in everything she does.’

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