Matthew Conway Joins Kirkland’s Executive Compensation Practice

Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Matthew Conway has joined the Firm as a partner in the executive compensation practice.

“Matt is a terrific executive compensation lawyer with a practical, commercial approach that has earned the trust of leading sponsors, companies and executives,” said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. “Executive compensation issues are critical in complex transactions, especially as deal structures and market conditions evolve. Matt’s experience will be a great fit with our premier private equity, M&A and tax teams, and we’re excited to welcome him to Kirkland.”

Mr. Conway advises on executive compensation matters in connection with complex transactions. He counsels private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, public and private companies, and executives on employment and separation arrangements, equity and other incentive programs, retention strategies and deferred compensation matters. Drawing on extensive experience across evolving market environments, he develops creative compensation structures that align management incentives with clients’ strategic objectives.

Beyond his practice, Mr. Conway is a recognized thought leader in the executive compensation space, including as a contributing author to Bloomberg's Section 409A Handbook. He joins Kirkland from Latham & Watkins, where he was a partner.

“Kirkland’s unparalleled transactional platform, exceptional talent and collaborative culture make it an ideal place to continue growing my practice advising clients on executive compensation, retention and incentive matters,” said Mr. Conway. “I’m thrilled to join the Firm and look forward to working with my new colleagues across the platform.”