Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has welcomed a new partner, Gillian Emmett Moldowan, to its executive compensation and employee benefits practice in New York. This strategic addition, announced on Thursday, signals the firm’s focus on bolstering its expertise in handling complex transaction-related compensation and benefits matters.
Moldowan brings a wealth of experience advising corporate clients, boards of directors, executives, and investors. Her practice primarily focuses on issues arising from mergers and acquisitions involving both public companies and private equity firms. Her expertise also extends to initial public offerings and other capital markets transactions. Moreover, she offers critical guidance on governance, securities laws, and public company compensation-related disclosures.
The appointment of Moldowan to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett emphasizes the firm’s commitment to enhancing its capacity to support and advise clients on increasingly intricate executive compensation and regulatory matters. Her arrival is poised to strengthen the practice’s ability to navigate the evolving landscape of executive compensation within major corporate transactions.