Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds
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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
We provide executive compensation and employee benefits counseling, advocacy, analysis, design, drafting, and other selected services for a diverse client base in response to an ever-changing securities, tax, regulatory, and economic environment. Members of the ECB practice have broad experience in all aspects of executive compensation and employee benefits, with particular expertise in tax, ERISA, labor, securities law compliance, stock exchange listing requirements, and the concerns of institutional investors and shareholder advisory firms.
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Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins LLP is noted for its strength in handling employee benefits and executive compensation matters arising from corporate transactions. The firm frequently advises energy and financial services companies. The team acts on an array of matters including equity compensation plans as well as health and welfare plans. It also advises clients on golden parachute payments.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins advised Focus Financial Partners in a definitive agreement to be acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in a transaction valued at over $7 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am extremely impressed with the team at Vinson & Elkins. They give reliable advice that strikes the balance between being practical and compliant. They are also very timely and responsive."
"The Vinson & Elkins team are knowledgeable and creative in their advice and assistance. They show a deep understanding of this space."
"The team at Vinson & Elkins is knowledgeable and produces exceptional work. They are always up to date on the most recent developments in their area of expertise."
"I am extremely impressed with the team at Vinson & Elkins. They give reliable advice that strikes the balance between being practical and compliant. They are also very timely and responsive."
"The Vinson & Elkins team are knowledgeable and creative in their advice and assistance. They show a deep understanding of this space."
"The team at Vinson & Elkins is knowledgeable and produces exceptional work. They are always up to date on the most recent developments in their area of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
David D'Alessandro has a wealth of expertise in equity compensation arrangements and frequently assists clients with corporate transactions.
"David is excellent, always available, very smart and practical."
Dario Mendoza assists clients with employee benefits and executive compensation issues related to M&A and bankruptcy.
"Dario is responsive, efficient and highly technical yet easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with."
Shane Tucker is a highly regarded executive compensation specialist based in the firm's Dallas office. He is particularly adept in private equity transactions.
"Shane is a business-minded subject matter expert in executive compensation."
"Shane is very easy to work with, he is focused on getting things right for the client."
Regina Ibarra has experience assisting clients on the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of corporate transactions.
"Regina is a true expert. She is always willing to tackle hard questions and guide us through complicated situations."
"Regina is able to understand what a client is trying to convey."
"Regina is very smart and knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds