Plan Design, Structuring & Compliance

Overview

Our team provides practical guidance on the design, operation and ongoing administration of:

• Qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined benefit plans
• Executive and deferred compensation plans, including Section 409A compliance and “top hat” arrangements
• Equity and equity-based incentive arrangements, including profits interests, stock options, RSUs and phantom arrangements
• Cash bonus, retention and long-term incentive plans
• Health and welfare benefit plans, fringe benefits and wellness programs, including compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and mental health parity laws
• Severance plans and policies
• Executive employment, consulting, transition and separation agreements

We also counsel clients through benefit and retirement plan mergers, spin-offs and terminations, provide best practice guidance and training on benefit plan governance and fiduciary duty obligations, and review and negotiate third-party administrator and other service provider agreements.