Relied upon by boards of directors, compensation committees, and both public and private companies, Hogan Lovells US LLP handles complex executive compensation, employee benefits, and ERISA fiduciary matters, with notable experience in the life sciences and healthcare, technology, real estate, finance, hospitality, and sports industries. Its services cover executive and incentive compensation, equity and global equity programs, health and welfare plans, ERISA fiduciary and investment matters, as well as compensation and benefits considerations in mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, joint ventures, and initial public offerings. Martha Steinman, based in New York, and Carin Carithers, based in Washington DC, co-head the practice, with Steiman supporting clients through employee benefits matters arising in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, and providing guidance on post-closing transition issues. Carithers collaborates closely with the firm’s Corporate & Finance practice and clients’ human resources to ensure that executive, employee, and employee benefits matters are thoroughly evaluated and effectively negotiated throughout the transaction. Clients recognize the New York-based David Olstein for his deep expertise in ERISA matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'David Olstein has skills and experience advising clients investing ERISA funds on a wide variety of investments, ranging from funds to direct company investments, venture capital to private equity, and both foreign and international.'

  • 'Excellent customer service coupled with strong technical expertise. Not afraid to give their opinion and analysis. The individuals mirror the excellent customer service and technical skill of the teams.' 

  • 'Market leader in executive compensation.'

  • ‘David Olstein stands out for his deep knowledge relating to the fiduciary.’

Work highlights

Advised on the executive compensation and employee benefits aspects of Thermo Fisher Scientific's approximately US$4 billion acquisition of the Purification & Filtration business of Solventum.
Advised on the executive compensation and employee benefits aspects of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.'s approximately US$2.6 billion sale to Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Advised on the executive compensation and employee benefits aspects of Salesforce's US$1.9 billion acquisition of Own Company and its acquisition of Zoomin Software Ltd.
Practice head

Martha Steinman; Carin Carithers

Other key lawyers

Michael Frank; Margaret McIntyre; David Olstein