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Our Chicago Compensation practice is known for our expertise and extensive track record in advising on global equity compensation matters, where we provide comprehensive guidance to multinational issuers on issues that arise when granting stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other forms of equity and cash-based incentive compensation, including offering employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP") participation, to employees on a global basis. Between all of our North American offices, we have advised nearly 1,000 companies on equity compensation and incentive plan implementation and compliance issues in almost 200 countries, and we are widely considered as the premier legal adviser in this space.
We also have an active pensions practice and we advise on fiduciary issues for defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, including investments in real property (such as employer real property) and other alternative investments, including private investment pools and plan assets funds.
Our lawyers have deep knowledge and expertise with respect to the complexities of Code Section 280G as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, and regularly apply those rules in calculations designed to help clients better understand their options and make effective decisions regarding change in control arrangements. We also routinely advise clients on the application of Code Sections 409A and 457A to their incentive and deferred compensation arrangements.
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Baker McKenzie represented HPE and Juniper Networks on employment and compensation integration issues related to the USD14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks by HPE.
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The firm has an ability to distill complex, often unfamiliar concepts into clear, digestible insights.
The team is robust and brings a strategic and practical approach to this challenging and complicated legal area.
Their global reach and depth of experience made them the ideal partner.
The firm has an ability to distill complex, often unfamiliar concepts into clear, digestible insights.
The team is robust and brings a strategic and practical approach to this challenging and complicated legal area.
Their global reach and depth of experience made them the ideal partner.
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Aimee Bell is regularly sought by high-profile clients to advise on benefits matters arising out of large corporate transactions. She is extremely well versed in all aspects of employee benefits, with particular expertise in employee stock options and equity compensation matters.
We were very pleased with Aimee's responsiveness, knowledge of our business, and deep expertise of equity plans in international locations.
His approach to the work immediately puts you at ease, regardless of how challenging or concerning the issue at hand is, he and his team will help you navigate it and achieve a desirable outcome.
Brian's customer service, along with his team, is outstanding.
Tulsi Karamchandani is an associate advising on executive compensation, retirement plans, and health and welfare matters, with a strong focus on benefits issues arising in corporate transactions.
Tulsi is wonderful to work with and always provides us with thorough answers on a timely basis.
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Angelique Poret-Kahn
Christopher Guldberg
Narendra Acharya
Tulsi Karamchandani