Mayer Brown International LLP advises U.S. and multinational corporations on employee benefits, executive compensation, and pension investments. Headed by Maureen Gorman , the firm works with investment managers, banks, and institutional fiduciaries and represents clients before regulatory agencies, including the IRS and the Department of Labor. Its practice covers compliance, transactions, and disputes related to compensation and benefits. Debra Hoffman focuses on employee benefit plans and executive compensation, advising public and private clients on compliance and regulatory matters. Ryan Liebl designs and administers compensation plans, including nonqualified deferred compensation and equity-based agreements, with experience in cross-border transactions. Stephanie Vasconcellos drafts and negotiates employment and severance agreements, incentive plans, and retention agreements, assisting clients with regulatory compliance and corrections, including Section 409A.
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Key clients
- Assured Guaranty
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Cummins
- HSBC
- Nestlé
- Northern Trust
- State Farm
- Tenneco
- The Jordan Company
- Yum! Brands, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented HCL Technologies Limited in the $225 million acquisition of the Communications Technology Group business, a global telecommunications business, from Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
- Represented Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. in the sale of DYMA Brands, Inc., a leading manufacturer of liquid portion control, bulk condiments, seasonings, and dry blend mixes, to Ventura Foods, LLC.
- Represented Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. in the acquisition of five existing automotive freight businesses followed immediately by its $215 million initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock exchange as one publicly traded entity.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Maureen Gorman
Other key lawyers
Debra Hoffman; Ryan Liebl; Stephanie Vasconcellos