Morrison Foerster

Morrison Foerster’s EBEC team is an integral part of the firm’s transactional practice, advising clients across all stages of corporate growth. With expertise spanning executive compensation, pension plans, and complex regulatory compliance, the group plays a pivotal role in structuring high-profile M&A, IPOs, and cross-border transactions. The practice is widely recognised for its depth of expertise in private equity, financial services, and technology transactions, advising clients such as Autodesk, eBay, and SoftBank Group. The team is particularly adept at navigating ERISA’s fiduciary and prohibited transaction rules, advising on pension plan investments and structuring equity compensation arrangements that align with business strategy. Co-headed by Domnick Bozzetti   and Joshua Lerner, the group also provides strategic counsel on governance matters, tax implications, and disclosure requirements in capital markets transactions. Yuan Xia , based in Palo Alto, advises on executive compensation in domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and public offerings. Recent work underscores their ability to guide industry leaders through transformative deals.