Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Band 2
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+1 415 693 2000Chambers Review
Cooley LLP is able to advise on a variety of executive compensation and employee benefits issues. The team provides counsel on all aspects of retirement, health and welfare, and incentive plans. The group offers particular expertise in compensation and benefits matters involved in corporate transactions including IPOs. The members represent a diverse roster of clients ranging from startups to multinational companies.
Work Highlights
- Cooley advised Horizon Therapeutics on its agreement to be acquired by Amgen.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Cooley team are fantastic at synthesizing complex issues and delivering recommendations at a level to meet their audience."
"The team is very strong and we are very happy with the depth and breadth of expertise on their team."
"Cooley's benefits and compensation team has capably handled complex compensation matters. They are good at condensing complex matters to digestible, understandable action items."
"The Cooley team are fantastic at synthesizing complex issues and delivering recommendations at a level to meet their audience."
"The team is very strong and we are very happy with the depth and breadth of expertise on their team."
"Cooley's benefits and compensation team has capably handled complex compensation matters. They are good at condensing complex matters to digestible, understandable action items."
Notable Practitioners
Barbara Mirza has a wealth of expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation matters, and regularly represents startups and private companies.
"Barbara is outstanding. She is business-oriented, savvy and knows her stuff."
"Barbara provides a very practical and efficient service. She tailors her advice to us specifically and provides customized and fit-for-purpose advice."
"Barbara is fantastic - very thoughtful and business-oriented."
Alessandra Murata is a strong choice to advise companies on executive compensation and employee benefits issues involved in M&A, IPOs and other corporate transactions.
"Alessandra is responsive and focused on protecting our interests. She knows her subject and can explain terms in a readily understandable way."
"I love working with Alessandra. She is fantastic!"
"Alessandra is a great partner. She is a deep, technical expert."
Blake Martell acts on the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of M&A for his clients. He is experienced in equity and pension plans and related corporate governance matters.