Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 3
Contact number
+1 513 381 2838About
Provided by Taft
Attorneys in our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice represent clients who have established and maintain broad-based retirement plans, group welfare plans, and fringe benefit arrangements for their rank-and-file employees as well as stock-based incentive plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, and other perquisites provided to executives. The practice generally involves the preparation of the documents that implement and communicate these programs to eligible employees in a manner intended to simultaneously achieve the purposes of the program and not expose the client to unexpected duties, liabilities, or obligations. The practice also includes litigation defense work relating to all forms of benefit claims and causes of action under ERISA. Clients represented by this practice group include publicly traded companies, private businesses, and 501(c)(3) entities.
Our attorneys have a wide range of experience in all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation arrangements, including their design, administration, and, where necessary, defending against litigation.
Chambers Review
Taft's employee benefits and executive compensation practice is noted for its expertise in executive compensation arrangements. The group is well versed in the design and administration of incentive and retirement plans, able to provide litigation services as required.
Work Highlights
- Taft advised Kao USA on qualified retirement and group health and welfare plans as well as executive compensation arrangements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I never encounter any issues obtaining the expertise we need from Taft. They are extremely responsive to our needs."
"As a firm, they are very responsive and offer good, practical legal advice. As a team, they also work really well together."
"Taft works to know our business and our strategy, helping us understand the law and how best to achieve our goals."
"I never encounter any issues obtaining the expertise we need from Taft. They are extremely responsive to our needs."
"As a firm, they are very responsive and offer good, practical legal advice. As a team, they also work really well together."
"Taft works to know our business and our strategy, helping us understand the law and how best to achieve our goals."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Laing is typically called on to advise clients on executive plans, employee retirement, group welfare and fringe benefit plans, and is particularly experienced in handling executive compensation matters for tax-exempt organizations.
"Michael is very detail-oriented and knowledgeable in his field. He offers practical advice and is accessible."
"Michael is great to work with. He understands our strategy and helps to construct plans that are compliant with current law whilst being flexible for the future."