Ms Amy Rubin > Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is a key player in managing the executive compensation and employee benefits dimensions of major private equity deals, M&A, fund formations, and IPOs. The firm is sought after by private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and multinational corporations, exemplified by its counsel to Viterra shareholders, including Glencore plc, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, in the $18 billion business combination with Bunge Ltd. Paul Wessel spearheads the practice from New York, assisting corporations, boards, private equity entities, and financial institutions with M&A and financial restructurings. Amy Rubin advises both public and private companies, along with their boards and compensation committees, on matters stemming from private equity deals, recapitalizations, and bankruptcy proceedings. Jennifer Haydel Britz focuses on equity and incentive plans, non-qualified pension plans, ERISA, and change in control agreements. Amanda Rotkel specializes in advising private equity funds and public companies on dispositions and IPOs, while Regina Readling handles executive compensation agreements’ tax, securities law, disclosure, and corporate governance aspects. Michael Nissan retired from the partnership in December 2023.