Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 1
Email address
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404 881 7000Chambers Review
Alston & Bird has a highly regarded employee benefits and executive compensation practice. It represents both employers and providers, and its expertise covers qualified plans, health and benefit plans and ERISA litigation. The group's client base includes Fortune 500 companies from an array of sectors.
Work Highlights
- Alston & Bird represented Ready Capital Corporation in the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of its $787 million acquisition of Broadmark Realty Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The legal team is very knowledgeable about industry best practices. I think they have a good view on what is practical."
"The legal team is very knowledgeable about industry best practices. I think they have a good view on what is practical."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Hinson is an experienced employment lawyer with a strong track record of assisting clients with an array of disputes. He is highly regarded for his work in the ERISA space, where he defends employers in class actions.
Blake MacKay is a respected lawyer with considerable experience advising clients on issues surrounding qualified retirement and pension plans. His broad practice includes advising on the integration of benefit plans as part of mergers, as well as assisting with class actions and DOL investigations.
"Blake is an outstanding attorney. He has keen insight on emerging issues and current events."
"He's sharp, responsive and demonstrates good judgment, as well as good drafting skills."
"Blake is a valuable resource to our team and I value his opinion tremendously."
John Hickman is well known in the health benefits arena for his extensive experience in handling ERISA and HIPAA matters.
"John is extremely knowledgeable. He's sort of a national leader in this area and he's a great attorney."
"He does a great job of being creative."
Michael Stevens is held in high regard for his experience regarding the benefits and compensation aspects of M&A transactions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Alston & Bird LLP
Georgia