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Provided by Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
We help companies and executives design benefit and compensation plans that meet their objectives while complying with the regulatory maze of rules impacting such plans.
We counsel clients on pension, 401(k), health care, cafeteria and other types of benefit plans, including design, administration and termination matters. When necessary, we advise fiduciaries on participant claims and defend against adverse actions by the IRS, US Department of Labor and other governmental agencies. We also advise employers on withdrawal liability assessments from union multiemployer pension funds.
We design compensation programs that focus on attracting and retaining employees by using financial incentives aligned with business objectives. Our team has worked with companies and individuals on the full range of compensation programs, including deferred, incentive and equity compensation, change-of-control arrangements and employment and termination agreements. We help executives manage the tax and regulatory implications of their compensation programs.
We apply our extensive experience to the compensation and benefits aspects of buying, selling, merging, restructuring or taking a business public. We focus on identifying liabilities, such as unfunded pension and retiree medical benefits, to minimize the potential for unexpected post-sale liabilities.
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Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP is a well-respected firm with notable expertise in ERISA matters. It is experienced in advising on benefits plans related to corporate transactions. The team is also knowledgeable in DOL audits. The firm's clients come from sectors as varied as manufacturing and private equity.
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The firm has great overall subject matter knowledge, and the nuance of operationalizing that knowledge within the organization they're working with.
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg takes a personalized approach to their representation, relationship building has always been their strong suit.
The firm has deep knowledge of our business and historic practices in and evaluate issues and propose solutions in line with our risk tolerance.
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Patricia Cain is noted for her expertise in employment benefit matters and regularly works on the design and implementation of retirement plans. She is also sought after for fiduciary training.
Patricia is clever and always goes above and beyond to ensure that we operate at the highest level of compliance and need for our employee base.
Jeff has helped us navigate highly complex deals at the intersection of employment and securities law.
Jeff has been excellent to work with., he is very responsive, appropriate depth of knowledge and candor.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Head of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Provided by Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Andrew Douglass
Aaron Weiss
Patricia S Cain
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