Department profile
McDonald Hopkins LLC

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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McDonald Hopkins LLC

Rankings

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Illinois

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
McDonald Hopkins LLC is recognized for its broad base of employee benefits and executive compensation expertise, particularly in the context of investments and M&A deals. It is a go-to choice for senior executives and company founders as well as notable corporates from a variety of sectors.

Strengths

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  • They prioritize client service and take a solutions-based approach with creative problem-solving skills.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • They understand pressure points and were able to deftly manage the process, ensuring we were well prepared.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • They understand business realities and ensure their clients’ needs are protected.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Benjamin Panter
    Band 3Benjamin Panter

    Benjamin Panter

    Benjamin Panter is recognized for his deep expertise advising senior executives on a wide array of compensation matters, particularly those arising from transactions. He chairs the executive compensation and governance group at McDonald Hopkins LLC.
    • He is commercial, respectful, attentive and responsive. He is practical and thoughtful in his approach while advocating vigorously for his clients.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • Ben delivers on market knowledge and is very commercial.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 4David Strosnider
    Band 4David Strosnider

    David Strosnider

    David Strosnider focuses his practice advising corporates and senior executives on compensation arrangements as well as assisting with transaction-related matters.
    • He was available day and night during a trans continental negotiation and had no concerns about calling me during late hours.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • He is excellent at finding creative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • He has significant depth of expertise in this space and interpersonal skills that were genuinely appreciated.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at McDonald Hopkins LLC (2)

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    Benjamin Panter

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    David Strosnider

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