Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is recognised for its deep expertise in executive compensation, employee benefits, and ERISA-related matters, regularly advising on high-value M&A, capital markets, and restructuring transactions. The firm’s compensation team plays a key role in public and private acquisitions, IPOs, and asset management transactions, providing strategic counsel on employment agreements, fiduciary responsibilities, and regulatory compliance. The team is particularly adept at structuring compensation packages in corporate transactions, including governance reviews, early retirement planning, and regulatory filings. The New York-based team is headed by Jeffrey Ross , with Amy Blackman and Andrea Pollak bringing additional strength in investment fund structuring and regulatory compliance, regularly advising on fund financings and asset management transactions.
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- 'Trusted legal advice that is sound and commercial. Excellent judgment and strong understanding of business marketplace. Collaborative and solutions oriented. Always reliable and timely with their services.'
- 'Jeff Ross is outstanding and an absolute go-to. His team is strong and impressive as well.'
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Practice head
Jeffrey Ross
Other key lawyers
Amy Blackman; Andrea Pollak