
A&O Shearman has broad expertise across executive compensation, employment, and governance, navigating high-stakes corporate transactions, including executive pay in billion-dollar M&A deals, alongside guiding boards through governance challenges. Brian Jebb and John Cannon, both global co-heads of the practice, bring deep expertise in cross-border transactions, with knowledge of regulatory landscapes and market trends. Known for its ability to handle intricate compensation structures, post-transaction integration, and equity plan design, the firm is a go-to for private equity giants, tech innovators, and multinational corporations.
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Key clients
- 3E
- Apollo Global Management
- Atrion Corporation
- Boomi
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Broadway Technology
- Cube Content Governance Global Limited
- Dover
- Forevision Holdings Limited
- Genmab A/S
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Practice head
Brian Jebb, John Cannon
Other key lawyers
Jai Garg; Melisa Brower; Matthew Behrens; Jason Rothschild