Among the largest and most seasoned in the United States, our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice uniquely combines a vibrant advisory and compliance practice with a robust M&A and transactional practice, resulting in comprehensive advice. Our lawyers advise global clients on issues associated with compensation and employee benefits, working in close coordination with many of the firm’s global practice groups, such as M&A and Private Equity, Capital Markets, Global Finance, Investment Funds, and Restructuring.
“Sidley Austin’s service, advice and guidance were invaluable.”
Chambers USA 2025
Sidley’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team helps clients navigate complex executive compensation, incentive compensation, retirement, welfare, and other benefits issues — all with a focus on recruiting, retaining, and maximizing the productivity of our clients’ critical talent. We use our vast knowledge and experience to help clients avoid issues, and to resolve issues in a practical and knowledgeable manner.
Our team is experienced in addressing day-to-day employee benefits and executive compensation issues, as well as those that arise in the context of mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, joint ventures, IPOs, and restructurings.
We help companies comply with SEC and Department of Labor (DOL) disclosure and compliance requirements relating to compensation and benefits. We also play an essential role in Sidley’s ERISA litigation practice, defending plan sponsors and service providers against a range of ERISA actions.
“Sidley Austin provides great insights stemming from its deep expertise.”
Chambers 2025