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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 advised Physicians Realty Trust on the employee benefits aspects of its successful merger with Healthpeak Properties in an all-stock merger of equals valued at approximately $21 billion.
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We appreciate the alerts to new issues coming up that impact global equity compensation.
One of Baker’s strengths is its ability to seamlessly and efficiently obtain advice in many countries around the world and present it in an understandable, easy to digest manner.
Baker McKenzie has set such a high bar for itself, especially as it relates to companies with employees outside of the US.
We appreciate the alerts to new issues coming up that impact global equity compensation.
One of Baker’s strengths is its ability to seamlessly and efficiently obtain advice in many countries around the world and present it in an understandable, easy to digest manner.
Baker McKenzie has set such a high bar for itself, especially as it relates to companies with employees outside of the US.
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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.
She makes time for our calls and we're not ignored as a client ever.
Aimee is is great at seeing the big picture and providing strategic advice.
I trust Aimee with any topic and would be comfortable with her in front of my executive team. She is also extremely personable.
Brian is a strong partner who is responsive to our needs and provides good analysis and resources.
He is just an all-round expert.
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