With a ‘global reach on employment law topics’, DLA Piper LLP (US) guides clients through the complexities of both domestic and international transactions, addressing key issues including change in control, retention agreements, and ERISA compliance. Leading the practice from Washington DC, Rita Patel offers advice on various regulatory frameworks, including ERISA, Section 409A, and Section 280G. Julia Kovacs in DC focuses on executive compensation, deferred compensation, and employee benefits concerns that emerge in the context of M&A, while San Diego-based Michelle Lara assists entities ranging from startups to large public companies with spin-offs, IPOs, and other significant corporate dealings. In Chicago, Richard Ashley brings his expertise to ERISA Title I issues, executive compensation matters, and ESOPs.
Testimonials
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- 'DLA Piper has a global reach on employment law topics. As a multinational company, this is really helpful, so that we have a one-stop firm that we can go to. They coordinate with local counsel and provide project management in that regard.'
- 'Ute Krudewagen understands our industry and the issues we deal with in other jurisdictions. She is very responsive and also efficient with time and fees.'
Key clients
- Bowlero Corporation
- Venetian Resort Las Vegas
- Goya Foods, Inc.
- HC Salon Holdings Inc.
- Mozilla Corporation
- Stripe, Inc.
- Quibi
- Payoneer, Inc.
- Money.net Holdings, Inc.
- MC Credit Partners LP
Work highlights
- Represented Philip Morris Products in its majority ownership of Swedish Match.
- Represented Komatsu in a few complex transactions valued at over $1.8 billion.
- Represented Woven Capital, the corporate venture capital arm of Toyota, as an investor in the Series C financing of Foretellix.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rita Patel