Plan Design, Structuring & Compliance
We advise employers on the design and administration of compensation and benefit programs that attract and retain top talent while satisfying evolving legal and regulatory obligations.
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.
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