Human Capital Advisory
Offering strategic transactional counsel for employers and investors, our attorneys bring extensive experience advising on human capital and people services matters in corporate transactions of all kinds, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, recapitalizations and restructurings.
We have advised on thousands of M&A and private equity transactions and bring deep experience across deal types, industries and stages, from platform investments to divestitures, add-ons and exits. We help clients manage and mitigate risk throughout the entire deal lifecycle:
- Pre-transaction diligence and exposure assessment
- Negotiation of purchase agreements, credit agreements and compensation-related terms
- Post-closing integration, cleanup and compliance for benefit, compensation and HR matters
- Development of HR integration strategies and compensation playbooks
- Design and administration of post-transaction equity and equity-like arrangements and other incentive programs
- Management of employee transitions and retention plans
- Code Section 280G parachute payments
Our team works closely with attorneys in our Labor & Employment, Corporate and Tax groups to deliver seamless advice that addresses the full range of people-related risks and opportunities in each transaction.
