White & Case has added Sarah Remmer Long as a partner in New York as the global law firm continues expanding its Mergers & Acquisitions and Employment, Compensation & Benefits practices.
Long joins White & Case from Sullivan & Cromwell, where she served as special counsel.
Her practice focuses on executive compensation matters arising from mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
Long advises public and private companies as well as senior executives on compensation plans and arrangements, governance considerations and disclosure requirements under federal securities laws and stock-exchange regulations.
That expertise can become particularly important in complex M&A transactions, where companies must coordinate tax, securities law, compensation structures, governance requirements and executive retention considerations.
White & Case said Long’s arrival further integrates its compensation capabilities with its transactional practice as the firm continues investing heavily in M&A talent.
More than 30 lateral partners have joined White & Case’s M&A Practice globally during the past year.
Recent U.S. additions include multiple partners in New York, Houston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston.
Long’s appointment expands White & Case’s ability to support compensation issues throughout the lifecycle of corporate and private equity transactions.
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“Executive compensation issues are often the most complex and emotional aspects of corporate transactions. Sarah’s ability to balance tax, securities and compensation rules with commercial considerations, governance and optics will be fundamental to the Firm’s transactional practices.”
Robin Melman, Global Co-Head of Employment, Compensation & Benefits at White & Case
“Sophisticated employment, compensation and benefits capabilities are critical to the continued growth of our M&A practice. Sarah’s experience guiding clients through compensation aspects of public company and private equity deals enhances our ability to provide seamless support across the full life cycle of corporate transactions.”
Tal Marnin, Global Co-Head of Employment, Compensation & Benefits at White & Case
