Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | USA

Baker McKenzie comprises unchallenged experts in global equity services, providing some of the largest companies with services worldwide at the highest level. The team handles the full spectrum of employee benefits, executive compensation and ERISA matters, domestically and internationally. The group ranks highly for the scale and sophistication of equity granting and other compensation work handled regionally for both a Californian and a global clientele. The practitioners also have significant expertise in global tax and compliance issues.

Latham & Watkins LLP is recognized as a powerhouse in the employee benefits and executive compensation market. The team offers strength across its Northern and Southern California offices. The practitioners provide comprehensive advice and representation to their clients and play a key role in big-ticket corporate transactions. The firm possesses impressive national and cross-border capabilities.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has a talented bench with particular strength in the field of executive compensation. The team consistently handles compensation and benefits arrangements arising from big-ticket transactions for large businesses in California, including those in the technology and entertainment sectors. The practitioners also serve as personal counsel for high-profile executives.

Cooley LLP is able to advise on a variety of executive compensation and employee benefits issues. The team provides counsel on all aspects of retirement, health and welfare, and incentive plans. The group offers particular expertise in compensation and benefits matters involved in corporate transactions including IPOs. The members represent a diverse roster of clients ranging from startups to multinational companies.

DLA Piper houses a strong bench of practitioners who are held in high regard in the space. The team demonstrates notable strength in providing counsel on regulatory requirements and tax issues. The members are also adept at assisting clients with matters arising from acquisitions and expansion. The firm's client base covers a range of sectors including technology and manufacturing.

Fenwick provides counsel to technology companies, Fortune 500 businesses and high net worth executives in connection with the full range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including corporate governance and proxy disclosure. The team plays a significant role handling the compensation of executives during large transactions as well as IPOs.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP houses an accomplished group of executive compensation and employee benefits attorneys, who provide the full range of representation and subject matter expertise in both Northern and Southern California. The team is noted for its experience handling the benefits implications of corporate transactions. The practitioners often advise hedge funds and private equity firms on ERISA matters.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a diverse and impressive caseload handled by a strong team in the employee benefits and executive compensation area. The team is active on compensation and benefits aspects of company spin-offs, as well as advice on cross-border deals. The practitioners advise the firm's client base of multinational corporations on compensation governance across a number of jurisdictions.

Trucker Huss is a highly rated employee benefits and ERISA boutique offering expert advice to Fortune 50 companies, small businesses and plan service providers. The group has wide-ranging knowledge in all aspects of employee benefit work.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has an experienced team of experts with demonstrable capabilities in employee benefits and executive compensation. It is a multitalented group with knowledge not only of incentive and compensation matters, but also of related tax, securities and employment law. It is regularly called upon to advise on the benefits and compensation aspects of high-value M&A.

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.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has a comprehensive employee benefits practice, which includes notable expertise in health and welfare plans in addition to retirement plans. The firm is a go-to adviser for significant clients in the technology sector. Its capabilities also include complex executive compensation provisions.

Gunderson Dettmer's team provides sophisticated counsel to a range of startups and public companies regarding their compensation, equity and incentive plans. The group plays a key role during IPOs and M&A, particularly in the technology space.