Executive compensation is subject to ever-increasing scrutiny and regulatory changes. Having legal counsel who keep abreast of the latest rules, laws and developments in the industry can be key to administering innovative executive compensation programs in a challenging environment. Our group’s services include:
- Executive compensation and incentive programs
- Stock purchase plans, stock option plans, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock arrangements and other equity-based incentive compensation arrangements
- Change in control, golden parachute/golden handcuff arrangements
- Supplemental retirement and other nonqualified deferred compensation plans
- Non-employee director and consultant compensation arrangements
- Transactions
- Disclosure requirements
- Shareholder proposals
- Ownership reporting/trading guidelines
- IRS audits
In addition to our deep understanding of the technical aspects of executive compensation agreements, we have extensive experience handling sophisticated tax, securities and corporate governance issues. We combine this experience with our in-depth business knowledge to help clients not only address legal challenges, but also make informed business decisions.