Executive Disputes & Agreements
Disputes between executives and their companies arise in a range of forms, including compensation disputes, disputes over termination decisions and disputes involving restrictive covenants. The labor and employment group has the capacity to work hand-in-hand with our litigation, executive compensation and other practices in these important matters.
Our executive disputes and agreements team represents both companies seeking to safeguard their intellectual assets and individuals defending against such claims.
Our lawyers are familiar with the unique issues involved in executive disputes, including actions for immediate injunctive relief, and pride themselves on remaining current on recent legal developments across various jurisdictions. Restrictive covenants protecting companies’ proprietary information and other intellectual property have come under pressure from courts and legislators in recent years, and highly publicized executive severance settlements have brought public scrutiny and investor criticism.
We understand our clients’ specific goals and concerns and the industries in which they operate. Our team has particular experience representing professional sports teams and leagues, clients in the financial services industry, retailers and energy companies.
Combining the resources of a global law firm and a multidisciplinary approach, our lawyers:
- Handle critical and high-stakes matters involving senior company personnel, including:
- Disputes regarding termination of executives and other senior personnel
- Severance claims
- Change-in-control payments and benefits
- Disputes over noncompetition, nonsolicitation, confidentiality provisions or other restrictive covenants
- Claims for the breach of the duty of loyalty and “faithless servant” claims
- Misappropriation of trade secrets
- Unlawful competition claims
- Other contractual or tort claims.
- Advise companies and senior personnel in nonlitigation matters, including:
- Negotiating employment agreements and separation agreements.
- Advising in connection with work-related misconduct and similar issues.
- Providing guidance on best practices in the labor and employment area.
