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Provided by Ian Sherwin
In the last year, Ian has represented a PE/growth-capital firm in selling a subsidiary to a major buyer. He previously represented Bristol-Myers in a $13 billion divestiture to another pharma giant in the context of a $90-billion acquisition. And he represented a third company in a multibillion-dollar acquisition agreement.
Ian focuses on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in connection with M&A and other transactions, primarily with respect to private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies. Ian also advises clients on the design, implementation and disclosure of, and taxation relating to, equity and cash-based incentive compensation, deferred compensation programs, retention and transaction-based bonus programs and the negotiation of executive employment, change in control and separation agreements. Ian is a capable savant of the taxation rules governing executive compensation.
Provided by Chambers
Ian Sherwin of Reed Smith LLP focuses on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in connection with M&A and other transactions, primarily with respect to private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.
Provided by Chambers
"Ian has incredible knowledge of issues relating to compensation and benefits and helps us navigate very hairy situations to success."
"Ian provides outstanding service and value, assuring all aspects of a matter have full coverage."
"Ian is a true pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable, commercial, accessible and responsive."
"He is personable, detailed, flexible and very pragmatic in finding solutions that work well for our company."
"Ian has incredible knowledge of issues relating to compensation and benefits and helps us navigate very hairy situations to success."
"Ian provides outstanding service and value, assuring all aspects of a matter have full coverage."
"Ian is a true pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable, commercial, accessible and responsive."
"He is personable, detailed, flexible and very pragmatic in finding solutions that work well for our company."
