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Haynes and Boone, LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Haynes and Boone, LLP

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Haynes and Boone LLP has a talented group of employee benefits and executive compensation attorneys. The firm is noted for its strength in a broad range of areas including ERISA. The group regularly counsels public companies, boards of directors and compensation committees on pension plans and equity plans. It also has particular strength advising clients on health and welfare plans.
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Work Highlights

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  • Haynes and Boone LLP served as benefits counsel to Arcosa in its acquisition of Stavola.

Strengths

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  • The team possesses a thorough knowledge of the law and are able to communicate it to us effectively, in an easy and understandable way.

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  • Their knowledge of employee benefits, especially long-term equity plans, is amazing.

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  • The firm's service levels and performance are at the top of the class.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Susan Wetzel
    Susan Wetzel

    Susan Wetzel

    Susan Wetzel provides expert advice on the design and implementation of retirement and compensation plans, as well as counseling clients on related tax considerations and transactional concerns.

    • Susan is an icon in the Dallas area.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • Susan is one of the premier experts in the city.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • Susan has great breadth and depth in this space.

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  • Chris M. Kang
    Chris M. Kang

    Chris M. Kang

    Chris Kang provides advice to clients on employee benefits and executive compensation matters. This includes proficiency in advising on issues relating to ERISA and equity compensation plans.

    • Chris is an absolute expert in what he does.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • Chris is so responsive and has the ability to produce a lot of deliverables in a short amount of time.

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  • Jesse J. Gelsomini
    Jesse J. Gelsomini

    Jesse J. Gelsomini

    Jesse Gelsomini advises clients on the design and implementation of health and welfare plans and also frequently assists clients with the employee benefits and compensation aspects of M&A.

    • Jesse is knowledgeable and responsive.

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  • Brian Giovannini
    Brian Giovannini

    Brian Giovannini

    Brian Giovannini assists clients with the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of acquisitions and divestitures.

    • Brian has a depth of knowledge on all things related to benefits.

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Ranked Individuals at Haynes and Boone, LLP (4)

Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

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    Susan Wetzel

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Chris M. Kang

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Texas: Houston & Surrounds

  • Profile image of Jesse J. Gelsomini

    Jesse J. Gelsomini

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  • Profile image of Brian Giovannini

    Brian Giovannini

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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