Caroline F. Hayday’s practice focuses on executive compensation and benefits matters.
She advises on executive compensation, employment law and related matters, and the benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions, particularly relating to private equity portfolio companies and transactions.
Caroline joined the firm in 2003 and became counsel in 2014.
Notable Experience
TPG’s acquisition of Envision Pharmaceuticals Holdings, and Envision’s subsequent acquisition of Laker Software.
ALTANA’s $635 million acquisition of the rheology additives business of Rockwood Holdings.
ABB’s $1 billion acquisition of Power-One.
Surgical Care Affiliates’ $270 million IPO.
Conversus Capital’s $1.4 billion sale of its portfolio of third-party private equity fund interests.
Danfoss’ $690 million going-private transaction.
Alpha Natural Resources’ $8.5 billion acquisition of Massey Energy.
McDonald’s executive compensation work.
Selected Activities
- Vice-chair of the firm’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
- Alzheimer’s disease genetic researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, 1996-1998
Publications
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ISS Issues 2021 Updates to Certain Compensation Related FAQs and Policies
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The Risks of Pre-Petition Executive Bonuses in Distressed Scenarios
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The Gig Is Up? COVID-19 & Remote Work Trend Toward Growth in Gig Labor
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Department of Labor Issues Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Corporate Purpose, Human Capital and Compensation Considerations
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Shut Up! (Someone Is Actually Suing on the Basis of a Non-Disparagement Clause)
Events
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November 16, 2017
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November 12, 2015
14th Annual Corporate Governance and Disclosure Seminar - Proxy Workshop
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June 16, 2014