Eric M. Winwood

M&A and Corporate Transactions

American National Insurance in its US$5.1 billion acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners (pending).
A large publicly traded oil and gas services company on the implementation of executive compensation and employee benefits arrangements in connection with a spinoff transaction.
A large publicly traded health company on negotiation of employee benefits and executive compensation terms and conditions for an acquisition.

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation

Clients across technology, food services, oil and gas services, chemical, and aerospace sectors in computation of Section 280G golden parachute compensation payouts in connection with M&A transactions.
Numerous private equity funds and real estate ventures on drafting legal opinions relating to the “plan assets” status, and negotiation of the governing documents.
Borrowers/issuers and major banks in negotiations of employee benefit representations and covenants in credit agreements and note purchase agreements.

Regulatory and Compliance Matters

Various clients in negotiations with the IRS and Department of Labor, including audits, filings, corrections, and other business transactions.
Clients in negotiations with multiemployer plan trustees and their counsel regarding escrow arrangements related to business unit dispositions and hotel acquisitions.

International Coordination and Litigation

Companies coordinating with overseas lawyers on equity compensation provision in China, Netherlands, Switzerland, Cayman Islands, and the UK along with related tax consequences.
Various clients through processes of providing restructured compensation, retention benefits, and executive compensation payouts in connection with business restructurings and bankruptcies.
Clients in preparation of amicus legal briefs for a landmark employee benefits litigation matter.

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