Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP offers expert assistance in navigating the executive compensation and benefits implications of complex corporate transactions, including issues related to succession, disclosure, ERISA, and governance. Eric Hilfers, leading the team in New York, is renowned for his expertise in executive hiring and his significant role in the M&A sector, notably in Newcrest’s A$28.8 billion acquisition of Newmont Corporation, forming the largest gold mining entity globally. Jonathan Katz delivers advice on employee agreements and incentive programs, keeping pace with regulatory changes such as clawback provisions. Amanda Hines Gold specializes in the creation and negotiation of severance packages, SEC filings disclosures, and the management of equity incentive schemes. Meanwhile, Matthew Bobby’s area of focus includes guiding clients through spin-offs, IPOs, and mergers, with particular attention to separation and executive employment contracts, and the intricacies of SEC disclosures.