Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Hawaii
What the team is known for
Cades Schutte in Hawaii has key experience in the drafting, implementation and closing of employee plans. It offers strong expertise in handling ESOPs as well as pension and 403(b) plans and often assists clients with IRS audits of plans and compliance issues. The group advises clients across a range of sectors, including real estate and healthcare.
Strengths
"We always receive clear direction and expert guidance from Cades Schutte's attorneys."
"The firm is very helpful and has a wide range of expertise within it. Attorneys bring partners with various specialty areas as needed."
"The attorneys at Cades are considered the best in employee benefits."
Notable practitioners
Roger Fonseca has deep knowledge of employee benefits matters. He is particularly adept at providing counsel on pension plans. He also draws on his extensive experience in this space to advise clients on tax issues. His clients stem from sectors including healthcare, real estate and retail. "Roger brings tremendous knowledge and experience to the table." "Roger is a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He does a great job explaining very difficult topics in a way that is understandable."
Cheryl Itagaki is an emerging lawyer in the market, handling a variety of plan mandates including the development of ESOPs and voluntary employee beneficiary associations. She has further expertise in advising clients on IRS plan audits. "Cheryl is pleasant, professional and always responsive to our questions." "She does a great job explaining very difficult topics in a way that is understandable."