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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Our Executive Compensation, Benefits & ERISA team is comprised of advisors at the forefront of this multidisciplinary practice—helping clients navigate the complexity of managing relationships with employees and employee benefit plans. Integrated with Cadwalader’s premier Corporate, Financial Regulation and Tax practices, our team works directly with our colleagues to provide practical, insightful and strategic guidance to public and private companies, tax-exempt entities, boards, investors, financial services firms and individuals both in the context of extraordinary corporate events and day-to-day operations.

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What the Team is Known For

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is highlighted for its handling of a wide spectrum of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including those in connection with M&A, equity-based compensation plans, welfare and retirement plans. The firm also distinguishes itself with special expertise in matters concerning pension fund investments. It continues to act on behalf of an enviable roster of clients featuring financial institutions, public and private companies, compensation committees, and boards of directors. It also offers significant experience acting for clients to seek relief and guidance from the DOL, achieving a number of notable ERISA exemptions and interpretations.

Work Highlights

  • Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP advised TSD Rental on the ERISA-related aspects of its sale to The Reynolds and Reynolds Company.

Strengths

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The breadth of the team is incredibly strong and they have experts who understand all aspects of our business.

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The team is responsive, provides excellent service and keeps abreast of market changes.

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Notable Practitioners

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James Frazier
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James Frazier
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James Frazier offers substantial experience advising global financial institutions on a range of matters, with a particular focus on the application of ERISA 's fiduciary regulations in transactional and regulatory matters.

James' depth of knowledge is extensive, he keeps me abreast of any changes that will impact us and can offer great solutions.

He is deeply knowledgeable on ERISA and deeply connected with the ERISA bar.

James is an ERISA specialist who provides specific help on complex regulatory issues.

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James Frazier
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