Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Maine
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+1 207 774 1200About
Provided by Bernstein Shur
Bernstein Shur's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation attorneys offer clients expertise in employee benefits, executive compensation, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The team works with a wide variety of employers, including health care entities, businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and individuals, on ERISA requirements and liabilities, Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MEPERS) compliance and controversies, as well as the tax and ERISA implications of mergers and acquisitions. In addition, the team represents employee benefits brokers, employee-owned companies (i.e., “ESOPs”), multiple employer welfare arrangements (“MEWAs”) – as well as other large insured and self-insured health plans. The group has additional experience in the areas of flexible benefit plans, deferred compensation arrangements, split-dollar arrangements, health and life insurance plans, and stock-related compensation arrangements.
Chambers Review
Bernstein Shur is recognized for its work in the employee benefit and executive compensation space. The team regularly advises a diverse range of clients on various matters, including tax and ERISA implications, ESOP transactions and 401(k) plans.
Work Highlights
- Bernstein Shur advised Stroudwater Associates on ESOP compliance and design, corporate governance and executive compensation matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Bernstein Shur team does not simply provide answers, they also provide background and direction. They are a true partner."
"They were very timely with their responses and kept us informed of what they were doing."
"The Bernstein Shur team does not simply provide answers, they also provide background and direction. They are a true partner."
"They were very timely with their responses and kept us informed of what they were doing."
Notable Practitioners
Steven Gerlach is highly regarded for his work on employee benefits law, with a particular focus on tax, ERISA and Affordable Care Act matters.
"Steven is very knowledgeable."