Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
About
Provided by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits:
The practice offers counsel on the structuring and implementation of a range of compensation and benefit plans and programs for privately and publicly held corporations, their boards of directors and compensation committees, investment banking firms, leveraged buyout and other investment partnerships, investment managers and senior executives.
Chambers Review
Regularly consulted by public and private companies on the basis of its expertise in handling a range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters arising within the context of M&A. Regularly provides counsel to clients on matters such as employment agreements, deferred compensation, equity-based compensation plans and retirement plans. Also well known for assisting private equity and hedge fund clients with their fiduciary responsibilities and compliance with ERISA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are adept at navigating the technical, complex rules under ERISA while being thoughtful about considering the impact on client and commercial relationships."
"Their ability to break down the technical aspects and communicate them in an easy-to-understand way is exceptional."
"They are really adept at analyzing pros and cons. What they say is always impactful, concise and clear."
"They are adept at navigating the technical, complex rules under ERISA while being thoughtful about considering the impact on client and commercial relationships."
"Their ability to break down the technical aspects and communicate them in an easy-to-understand way is exceptional."
"They are really adept at analyzing pros and cons. What they say is always impactful, concise and clear."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Ross advises on the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of definitive agreements, IPOs and other corporate transactions.
"He is an outstanding lawyer who is very well respected."
"I know I am getting some of the best advice possible in this area from Jeffrey."