Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 2
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Provided by Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
MMM helps employers manage their most pressing employee benefits and compensation challenges. The Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team counsels public companies and private employers in all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. Many clients engage MMM solely for its expertise in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, which allows the team to be responsive, proactive, and remain focused on individual client’s needs. The practice is national in scope, with clients located throughout the U.S.
The team advises on ERISA and qualified retirement plan compliance, operation, design, and administrative issues. They also provide extensive advice concerning executive compensation matters, including equity-based compensation, retention and bonus arrangements, change in control agreements, and severance arrangements.
A key differentiator of the team is their work with public pension and retirement plans. They regularly represent governmental employers, including cities, counties, regional authorities, hospital authorities, and transit authorities, as well as boards and committees overseeing governmental plans.
The team regularly advises clients on health and welfare issues, such as administration, plan design, and compliance with federal and state laws. In addition, they have deep experience with employee benefit matters related to mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions.
Chambers Review
Morris, Manning & Martin is skilled at handling a range of issues, including matters pertaining to qualified retirement plans and compensation plans. The firm is adept at handling issues arising from transactions such as M&A. The group has clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Work Highlights
- Morris, Manning & Martin advised BMC in relation to its tax-qualified defined contribution plan and executive compensation matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Our advisers are extremely knowledgeable in the areas in which we have engaged them. The team is very responsive."
"The quality of their service is exceptional and the speed in which they respond to our requests is phenomenal. Many of these requests are complex situations but the team handles them with skill and a sense of urgency."
"Our advisers are extremely knowledgeable in the areas in which we have engaged them. The team is very responsive."
"The quality of their service is exceptional and the speed in which they respond to our requests is phenomenal. Many of these requests are complex situations but the team handles them with skill and a sense of urgency."
Notable Practitioners
Edmund Emerson is recognized for his experience in providing advice across employee benefits, particularly in relation to compliance matters.
"I really enjoy working with Ed. I can count on him for practical advice on complex regulations."
"He is responsive and knowledgeable about the areas in which we engage him. He provides good guidance and advice in an efficient manner."
"Ed has a very practical and business-forward approach."
Scott Wagner is active on pension regulatory and governance issues in addition to executive compensation and equity matters.
"Scott's strengths lie in his attention to detail, experience and knowledge."
Ryan Gorman has experience across a range of employee benefits matters, including qualified and nonqualified retirement plans.
"Ryan's engagement has demonstrated a new level of excellence."
"He is extremely responsive and is strong at providing advice to staff and management and interpreting regulations."
"Ryan is excellent. He is approachable and timely in his guidance and has a deep understanding of our company, which translates into excellent support."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Georgia
Members
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Industries
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Government entities
Health & welfare plans
M&A
Manufacturing
Pension plans
Private equity
Public companies
Retirement plans
Technology