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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | USA

Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

This section covers the full range of matters involving employee benefits and compensation plans including advising on the design and implementation thereof, as well as related taxation issues. It also includes advice on executive compensation agreements and benefits matters pertaining to corporate transactions. Moreover, it includes contentious matters pertaining to the implementation of benefit plans. Please also see ERISA litigation for disputes brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

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Band 1

  1. Haynes and Boone, LLP
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    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Haynes and Boone LLP has a talented group of employee benefits and executive compensation attorneys. The firm is noted for its strength in a broad range of areas including ERISA. The group regularly counsels public companies, boards of directors and compensation committees on pension plans and equity plans. It also has particular strength advising clients on health and welfare plans.
  2. Vinson & Elkins LLP
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    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Vinson & Elkins LLP is noted for its strength in handling employee benefits and executive compensation matters arising from corporate transactions. The firm frequently advises energy and financial services companies. The team acts on an array of matters including equity compensation plans as well as health and welfare plans. It also advises clients on golden parachute payments.
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Band 2

  1. Locke Lord LLP
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    Locke Lord LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Locke Lord LLP maintains a strong reputation in both Dallas and Houston for its employee benefits and executive compensation practice. The team advises clients across a variety of areas including qualified benefit plans, ESOPs and equity incentive arrangements. The attorneys act for a diverse range of clients including Fortune 500 companies.
  2. McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP is an experienced practice with a strong reputation in the Texas market. The firm regularly advises Fortune 500 companies on ESOPs, welfare plans and benefits issues relating to mergers and acquisitions.
  3. Polsinelli PC
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    Polsinelli PC
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Polsinelli PC handles a wide variety of matters within the employee benefits and executive compensation field, including pension plans, health and welfare plans and ESOPs. The firm has notable experience in ERISA litigation. It is sought out by clients in the healthcare industry, as well as manufacturing and aviation companies, among others.
  4. Finston Friedman Fisher Law Group LLP
    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2024 | Band 2