Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Representing a large and diverse group of global public and private companies, as well as private equity sponsors, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advises clients on the most complex executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including those arising from public and private M&A transactions, private equity deals, spin-offs, IPOs, divestitures, carve-outs, bankruptcies, and restructurings. Under the leadership of Michael Albano, the practice also handles governance matters, advising on executive and director succession planning, independent investigations, shareholder engagement and compensation, as well as environmental, social, and governance issues. Albano brings over two decades of experience and focuses on the most complex matters in the market, addressing the commercial, tax, ERISA, and governance considerations of each transaction and client. He is supported by the 'exceptional' Julia Petty, who is well-versed in domestic and cross-border transactions and advises on disclosure, governance, and shareholder engagement matters, particularly in connection with change-of-control transactions, shareholder activism, and other significant corporate events. Elizabeth Dyer is also a key member of the practice, advising clients on complex ERISA-related matters. All mentioned individuals are based in the firm's New York office.