Hogan Lovells 2024 Election Impact and Congressional Outlook Report
Michael T. Frank
Partner Corporate & Finance
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Overview
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Experience
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Credentials
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Insights and events
Mike Frank stands out in the fast-paced technology and telecom sectors for his clear, practical, and sound advice on executive compensation and employee benefits issues.
He focuses his practice on advising clients on the compensation and benefits aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and spin-offs. He counsels clients on the design and implementation of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, including Section 409A rules and on the proxy disclosure of public company compensation information.
Mike also helps companies with issues related to their equity-and cash-based incentive programs. His clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies to emerging growth companies both public and private.
Prior to joining Hogan Lovells, Mike was a partner in the Palo Alto office of a global law firm, heading the firm's Compensation, Benefits, and ERISA practice group.
Representative experience
Represented Adobe on its US$4.75bn acquisition of Marketo and its US$1.68bn acquisition of Magento Commerce.
Represented Marvell Technology Group in its US$6bn acquisition of Cavium and its US$450m acquisition of Aquantia.
Represented the acquirer in a US$20bn telecommunications acquisition.*
Represented the acquirer in a US$8bn Internet security company acquisition.*
Represented a cloud computing company in a US$300m going private transaction.*
Represented a 10-person executive team in a US$400m cross-border sale of a data security company.*
*Matter handled prior to joining Hogan Lovells.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., University of Michigan Law School, cum laude, 1995
- A.M., Stanford University, 1991
- B.A., Grinnell College, with honors, 1989
Bar admissions and qualifications
- California
Memberships
- National Association of Stock Plan Professionals
- Western Pension Benefits Conference
Recognition
Publications
News
09 September 2022
News
Awards & rankings
28 August 2024
Press releases
03 June 2024
Press releases
20 February 2024
Events
Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements
18 July 2023 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CT)
Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements
03 November 2021 | 11:00 AM (EST)