Hogan Lovells US LLP

Hogan Lovells US LLP’s team is distinguished by its global reach, deep industry knowledge, and sophisticated transactional expertise, leveraging its presence in key commercial and emerging markets it to advise on complex cross-border executive compensation issues with a seamless integration of corporate, tax, and securities considerations. The team is particularly active in high-profile corporate transactions, including M&A, IPOs, and private equity investments, regularly handling executive pay structuring, incentive plans, and ERISA fiduciary compliance. Recent standout transactions include advising Fenway Sports Group and Strategic Sports Group on a $3bn investment in PGA TOUR Enterprises, restructuring professional golf equity stakes. The practice is led by Martha Steinman in New York, an expert in corporate governance and executive pay matters, alongside Carin Carithers in Washington DC who focuses on M&A-related retention planning, and Silicon Valley-based Michael Frank, a key figure in executive compensation for high-growth tech transactions.