Freshfields advises on compensation elements of complex global transactions, led by Lori Goodman, Nicole Foster , and Sarah Ghulamhussain. The team has standout expertise in structuring executive pay in transformative M&A deals, IPOs, and corporate governance matters. With a strong focus on cross-border transactions, the firm seamlessly navigates complex compensation frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. Jordan Salzman, based in New York, advises public companies and private equity funds on employee benefit and compensation issues in mergers, acquisitions, spinoffs, IPOs, and other corporate transactions. The practice is also deeply experienced in advising public companies on governance, incentive structures, and regulatory developments.
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Key clients
- Johnson & Johnson
- AstraZeneca
Work highlights
Advised Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) on its $13.1 billion acquisition of Shockwave Medical, Inc., a leading, first-to-market provider of innovative intravascular lithotripsy technology.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jordan Salzman
Practice head
Nicole Foster; Lori Goodman; Sarah Ghulamhussain
Other key lawyers
Jordan Salzman