Kaye Scholer's Employee Benefits/ERISA practice is comprised of lawyers who represent clients in compensation and employee benefits, with a concentrated focus on issues that arise in connection with corporate acquisitions and divestitures as well as on general executive compensation matters.
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In the area of mergers and acquisitions, we negotiate the benefits
aspects of stock and asset sales, counsels the acquiring client on how
to best integrate the acquired company's benefit program into the
existing one, and utilizing stock ownership plans (ESOPs) as an exit
strategy for shareholders of closely held companies.
In the area of executive compensation, we design and implement all types of executive compensation programs, including restricted stock and stock option plans, and other forms of equity programs, bonus arrangements and performance programs. We also counsel employers and executives regarding deferred compensation and supplemental retirement programs; represent employees in negotiating employment and termination agreements; and provide advice on rules limiting the deductibility of compensation to certain executives.
In the area of executive compensation, we design and implement all types of executive compensation programs, including restricted stock and stock option plans, and other forms of equity programs, bonus arrangements and performance programs. We also counsel employers and executives regarding deferred compensation and supplemental retirement programs; represent employees in negotiating employment and termination agreements; and provide advice on rules limiting the deductibility of compensation to certain executives.
