Kirkland & Ellis LLP is widely recognized for its expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits, advising Fortune 500 companies, private equity sponsors, and multinational corporations on incentive plans, equity-based compensation, and ERISA compliance in the context of M&A, IPOs, and leveraged buyouts. Highly skilled in navigating regulatory matters involving the Department of Labor and IRS the firm leverages deep transactional expertise and robust regulatory practice, the firm remains a dominant force in high-value corporate transactions, offering comprehensive solutions to compensation committees and clients facing complex compliance challenges. The firm routinely addresses Section 280G golden parachute issues, SEC disclosure requirements, and carried interest structures, working closely with its top-tier private equity and tax teams to ensure seamless execution. With a strong focus on post-merger benefits integration, deferred compensation, and severance agreements, the team is led by New York-based Scott Price , along with Chicago-based Michael Falk and Alexandra Mihalas .
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Scott Price; Michael Falk; Alexandra Mihalas