Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 1
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Provided by Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group advises clients on the complex issues that can arise in connection with the design, administration and termination of employee compensation and benefit plans and arrangements. We craft solutions that address the myriad of relevant legal considerations, including ERISA, tax, employment law, financial accounting and securities laws.
Working extensively with boards of directors, compensation and investment committees, plan fiduciaries, plan administrators, and other benefits consultants, we effectively partner with our clients to serve their needs while understanding the business environments in which they operate. Our team has experience advising clients on their employee compensation and benefits plan matters throughout the various business cycles: from start-up to going public, in good economic times and bad, during bankruptcies, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and during hiring and right-sizing times. We have many long-term clients that we have represented through many of these business cycles.
We pride ourselves on understanding the client’s business and its compensation culture, so we can deliver solutions that fit what they need and conform with their corporate identity.
Chambers Review
Troutman Pepper fields a highly respected team with expertise across the full span of employee benefits and executive compensation law. It is noted for its advice on compliance with the Affordable Care Act, the treatment of EBEC plans in corporate transactions, class actions and relations with the IRS and other administrative bodies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Each of the attorneys has expertise in their respective, highly specialized area. They are efficient and provide concise, focused and highly sophisticated advice on complex matters."
"They are very responsive and I am very impressed with them in this area."
"They are extremely responsive and keep everything organized so we do not miss anything. When I have a question, they respond in the same day which is very helpful."
"Each of the attorneys has expertise in their respective, highly specialized area. They are efficient and provide concise, focused and highly sophisticated advice on complex matters."
"They are very responsive and I am very impressed with them in this area."
"They are extremely responsive and keep everything organized so we do not miss anything. When I have a question, they respond in the same day which is very helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Emily Zimmer is well regarded for her magisterial expertise with regard to ERISA and IRS compliance.
"Emily is knowledgeable and responsive."
James Earle comes recommended for his experience advising employers on a variety of compensation and benefits concerns, including the design of incentive and stock plans.
"Jim's expertise in executive compensation is unmatched."
"He has a deep understanding of the issues arising in connection with executive severance plans and the ability to clearly articulate key concerns. He's helpful, responsive and a great business partner."
"Jim is the finest executive compensation attorney I have ever worked with. He is knowledgeable, pragmatic and responsive"
Lynne Wakefield assists clients with the design, administration and compliance of retirement, health and welfare, and other employee benefit plans.
"I love working with Lynne. She provides great insight that helps us make informed decisions."
"While she is exceptionally proficient and talented, Lynne is also very personable and easy to work with. She is an exceptional attorney."
Charlotte-based Lydia Parker assists clients with the full gamut of employee benefits matters, including plan design, implementation and compliance.
"I enjoy working with Lydia. She is very helpful and insightful and keeps our meetings useful and organized. She also keeps on top of issues that are changing in our industry."
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