Mr Brian Robbins > Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is widely recognized for its sophisticated handling of executive compensation and employee benefits in major corporate transactions. The firm plays a pivotal role in structuring management incentive programs, carried interest arrangements, and equity-based compensation plans, particularly in private equity buyouts, IPOs, and strategic mergers.The team is frequently engaged by leading private equity sponsors and Fortune 500 companies, advising on the design and implementation of executive pay structures, severance protections, and post-merger benefits integration. Recent highlights include advising Blackstone on its $16.1bn acquisition of AirTrunk, and Paramount Global on its $28bn merger with Skydance. The New York-based team includes Gregory Grogan, Brian Robbins, Andrew Blau, and David Rubinsky, all of whom are sought after for their expertise in structuring executive compensation in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions.