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Snell & Wilmer's employee benefits and executive compensation group serves clients ranging from large national and international corporations to small businesses and senior executives. Our attorneys regularly provide sophisticated employee benefits and compensation services to publicly-traded and privately-held companies in numerous industries, including public utilities, homebuilding, transportation, healthcare, financial services, insurance, semiconductor, software and IT, biotechnology, mining, higher education and manufacturing.

Whether our clients are positioning themselves for a sale or acquiring a new business, we provide employee benefits support in mergers and acquisitions by:

  • Drafting and negotiating the employee benefits provisions of stock and asset purchase agreements
  • Counseling clients on the treatment of outstanding equity awards
  • Identifying and structuring asset sales to avoid withdrawal liability issues through compliance with ERISA’s Section 4204
  • Conducting due diligence on employee benefits issues an employer will face in a M&A transaction

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What the Team is Known For

Snell & Wilmer LLP has a highly regarded team recognized for its capabilities in advising regional, national and international clients on sophisticated employee benefits and compensation schemes. It is routinely involved in the drafting and implementation of equity compensation agreements as well as assisting with the benefits aspects of corporate transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anne Meyer
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Anne Meyer
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Anne Meyer specializes in employee benefits matters and offers significant expertise in ERISA compliance. She advises on the benefits aspects of M&A as well as the tax elements of pension and savings plans.

Anne is outstanding. She is a true asset to our company.

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Sara Van Houten
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Sara Van Houten expertly counsels public and private clients on their EBEC issues, particularly in the context of M&A transactions.

Sara is a valuable partner in helping us unwind the knots.

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Greg Gautam
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Greg Gautam's practice encompasses a range of employee benefits matters. He is equipped to advise clients on executive compensation, benefits planning in mergers and acquisitions and ERISA compliance.

Greg is a fantastic partner who truly understands our business.

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Anne Meyer
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Anne Meyer
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Sara Van Houten
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Greg Gautam
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