Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro
Band 3
About
Provided by Goodwin
With deep experience in all aspects of ERISA and the compensation and benefits provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, Goodwin provides comprehensive, practical advice to clients in a range of industries, both public and private. We have deep expertise in all aspects of executive compensation matters, including tax, accounting, corporate governance and securities law issues. We advise employers and investors on the implementation and operation of stock option and stock purchase plans, and other equity-based executive compensation programs, such as those involving restricted stock, restricted stock units, phantom equity and profits interests. We also have extensive experience addressing issues relating to cash incentive plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans and arrangements, particularly with respect to the issues raised by Sections 409A and 457A of the Code. Our clients are located throughout the U.S. and include banks and other financial services companies, real estate investment trusts, technology and life sciences companies, hospitality companies, and private equity and venture-backed companies.
Chambers Review
Goodwin's team has broad expertise encompassing a variety of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. The group has considerable experience in the design, operation and termination of retirement plans, as well as tax and corporate governance issues associated with the full gamut of executive compensation arrangements. The team has particular strength in advising investment advisers, trustees and other fiduciaries on their ERISA obligations.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin advised Citrix Systems on its acquisition by affiliates of Vista Equity Partners and Evergreen Coast Capital Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is always very responsive and thorough. They are very knowledgeable on new trends and on client needs."
"The team is always very responsive and thorough. They are very knowledgeable on new trends and on client needs."
Notable Practitioners
Cisco Palao-Ricketts demonstrates considerable strength in handling benefits and executive compensation matters arising from high-profile M&A and SPAC transactions.
Cochair of the firm's business law department, Lynda Galligan is an experienced executive compensation attorney who acts on behalf of employers and executives, and is particularly active in the technology and life sciences sectors.
"Lynda is a very experienced executive compensation and benefits attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
Goodwin
California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro
Members
Provided by Goodwin
James Mattus
Head of Department
Patrick Menasco
Head of Department