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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | USA

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This section covers the full range of matters involving employee benefits and compensation plans including advising on the design and implementation thereof, as well as related taxation issues. It also includes advice on executive compensation agreements and benefits matters pertaining to corporate transactions. Moreover, it includes contentious matters pertaining to the implementation of benefit plans. Please also see ERISA litigation for disputes brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

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Band 1
  1. BakerHostetler LLP
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    BakerHostetler LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    BakerHostetler LLP is a highly regarded practice with significant experience in collectively bargained benefits plans. Well known for its expertise in ACA, ERISA and other plan compliance and litigation matters. Routinely handles EBEC aspects of M&A. Works with a broad range of clients, including multiemployer plans, healthcare entities and national retailers.
  2. Thompson Hine LLP
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    Thompson Hine LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Thompson Hine LLP is a go-to practice for significant national and international clients, as well as Ohio-based companies. In demand for handling ACA compliance and the benefit and compensation components of transactions, as well as advising on plan structuring. Notable for its capabilities in ESOP counseling and its work in fiduciary governance. Sector expertise covers healthcare, financial services and energy, among others.
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Band 2
  1. Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
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    Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP is a respected group that works with a range of clients, including nonprofit organizations, public entities and private corporations. Noted capabilities in ESOPs, ERISA litigation and M&A-related issues. Well equipped to advise clients on compliance with fiduciary rules and other regulations.
  2. Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
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    Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is known for its work on the establishment of benefit programs and the management of compliance. Particular experience in ERISA, federal and state securities laws and representation before the IRS, DOL and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Further expertise lies in the handling of multiemployer plans for private and public companies. Regularly advises on the implementation of health and welfare plans, including advising clients on healthcare reform.
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Band 3
  1. Jones Day
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    Jones Day
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Jones Day is an esteemed practice covering all benefit and compensation issues. Sought after by boards of directors for its extensive experience in advising compensation committees on issues such as domestic and international equity compensation, stock purchase plans, securities laws and the Dodd-Frank Act. Strong capabilities in compensation and benefits matters as they relate to M&A, joint ventures and financing. Also advises on ERISA fiduciary governance and litigation matters.
  2. Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
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    Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP is well versed in the full gamut of benefits and compensation matters, with particular expertise covering governmental audits, ERISA compliance and qualified retirement plans. Advises clients on the design, implementation and compliance of a wide range of benefits plans. Represents a number of Ohio and national clients including public entities and tax-exempt organizations.
  3. Squire Patton Boggs
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    Squire Patton Boggs
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Squire Patton Boggs is noted for its experience handling executive compensation issues for public companies. Areas of expertise include deferred compensation and retirement plans, equity plans and stock option work. Stands out for its extensive global footprint, and capability in establishing domestic benefits and compensation plans on behalf of international clients trading in the USA.
  4. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
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    Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Taft Stettinius & Hollister'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.
  5. Tucker Ellis LLP
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    Tucker Ellis LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Tucker Ellis LLP is recognized in the market for its handling of a wide range of employee benefits issues. Offers significant expertise in the design and operation of ESOPs, and also experienced in handling ERISA litigation, executive compensation and benefits aspects of M&A. Clients include employers, directors and executives, and ESOP trustees and sponsors.