Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 1
Contact number
+1 216 621 0200Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- BakerHostetler advised Greif in the design and implementation of a global employee stock purchase plan for its global workforce.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BakerHostetler are on top of their game. Their services are all-encompassing and we are constantly updated on the status of our projects."
"They always have the ability to connect you to whatever legal help we need as they have experts on any issue we bring to them."
"The team has very broad as well as technical knowledge. They are exceptional when it comes to responsiveness."
"BakerHostetler are on top of their game. Their services are all-encompassing and we are constantly updated on the status of our projects."
"They always have the ability to connect you to whatever legal help we need as they have experts on any issue we bring to them."
"The team has very broad as well as technical knowledge. They are exceptional when it comes to responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Raymond Malone is highly experienced in advising on the full life cycle of plans, ranging from both qualified and nonqualified retirement programs to welfare and fringe benefit plans. He is especially experienced with handling the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of M&A matters.
"Raymond is a responsive, creative, thoughtful, considerate and respectful lawyer who takes the time to develop longstanding relationships with his clients."
Susan Lubow is the cochair of the firm's employee benefits and executive compensation group. She maintains a comprehensive view of the employee benefits domain, advising clients on issues including ERISA compliance and executive compensation. She is well versed in all aspects of retirement plans, health and welfare plans and ESOPs.
"Susan understands our complex industry and needs."
"Susan is very knowledgeable and is always willing to take any extra time we may need on something."
"Susan is very well versed in the matters we bring to her, having extensive expertise and knowledge."
Ann Caresani is a highly regarded employee benefits lawyer whose client base comprises business executives, board members, owners, professional service advisers and in-house counsel.
"Ann is always fully prepared. She has been extremely helpful with organizational and structural issues as well as with ongoing matters."
"She is responsive and very practical."
"Ann is always a pleasure to work with."
Jennifer Mills cochairs the EBEC group at BakerHostetler. She is noted for her work advising clients on health and welfare plans as well as providing guidance on ERISA and HIPAA compliance.
"She has years of experience and a wealth of knowledge. She explains legal concepts in a way that we can understand and apply, not only in the current situation but for future reference."
"Jennifer is flexible to our needs and requests and is always willing to assist. She is also very personable."
"She understands complex issues and agreements. Her expertise is highly appreciated by us."
Seth Hanft focuses his legal practice on employee benefits and executive compensation. He is noted for his expertise in ERISA.
"We have great confidence in Seth's abilities, knowledge and timeliness in turning around projects."
"Seth provides us with practical advice, being very responsive and willing to help."
Ranked Lawyers at
BakerHostetler LLP
Ohio