Mr Alexander Ryan > Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP frequently advises private equity sponsors, investment funds, and boards of directors on employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA aspects within corporate transactions. The firm has a notable track record in the insurance sector, exemplified by its role in advising Alleghany on its $11.6 billion acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway. Practice co-head Michael Katz, based in New York, is experienced in equity awards, the tax consequences of golden parachutes, and the liabilities associated with employee benefits in contexts such as leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, and corporate restructurings. Also in New York, fellow practice leader Jordan Messinger counsels public and private entities, boards, and compensation committees on a range of compensation and benefits issues, including those related to tax, securities law, and corporate governance. Rose Ohanesian, another New York-based attorney, deals with Section 280G parachute payment matters, employee tender offers, and the establishment of ongoing equity programs. In Washington DC, Alexander Ryan focuses on ERISA Title I issues, while San Francisco’s Scott Thompson offers expertise in complex equity and incentive compensation agreements.