Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | USA

BakerHostetler LLP is a highly regarded practice with significant experience in collectively bargained benefits plans. The firm is well known for its expertise in ACA, ERISA and other plan compliance and litigation matters. It routinely handles EBEC aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and works with a broad range of clients, including multi-employer plans, healthcare entities and national retailers.

Thompson Hine LLP is a go-to practice for significant national and international clients, as well as Ohio-based companies. The team is in demand for handling ACA compliance and the benefit and compensation components of transactions, as well as advising on plan structuring. Its attorneys are noted for their capabilities in ESOP counseling, work in fiduciary governance, and sector expertise, which covers healthcare, financial services and energy, among others.

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP is a respected group that works with a range of clients, including nonprofit organizations, public entities and private corporations. The firm's noted capabilities include ESOPs, ERISA litigation and M&A-related matters, as well as advice on compliance with fiduciary rules and other regulations.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is known for its work on the establishment of benefit programs and the management of compliance. The firm has particular experience in ERISA, federal and state securities laws and representation before the IRS, DoL and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Further expertise lies in the handling of multi-employer plans for private and public companies. The firm's attorneys regularly advise on the implementation of health and welfare plans, including advising clients on healthcare reform.

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP is well versed in the full gamut of benefits and compensation matters, with particular expertise in governmental audits, ERISA compliance and qualified retirement plans. The firm advises clients on the design, implementation and compliance of a wide range of benefits plans and represents a number of Ohio and national clients including public entities and tax-exempt organizations.

Squire Patton Boggs is noted for its experience handling executive compensation issues for public companies. Its areas of expertise include deferred compensation and retirement plans, equity plans and stock option work. The firm stands out for its extensive global footprint and its capability in establishing domestic benefits and compensation plans on behalf of international clients trading in the USA.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP's employee benefits and executive compensation practice is noted for its expertise in executive compensation arrangements. The group is well versed in the design and administration of incentive and retirement plans, and is able to provide litigation services as required.

Tucker Ellis LLP is recognized in the market for its handling of a wide range of employee benefits issues. The firm offers significant expertise in the design and operation of ESOPs, and is experienced in handling ERISA litigation, executive compensation and benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Its clients include employers, directors, executives, and ESOP trustees and sponsors.