Shiels

Practice Areas

Representing Senior Executives and Executive Teams

Representing Investment Professionals

Representing Portfolio Companies

Deal Support for Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and Employment

Section 280G and Section 409A Support

01. Senior Executives and Executive Teams

We advise senior executives and executive teams on employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenants, and equity and cash compensation arrangements. Our expertise spans complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and high-stakes business initiatives, where we provide tailored guidance on market-competitive compensation and contractual terms to meet our clients’ objectives.

02. Investment Professionals

We guide investment professionals on employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, carry arrangements, restrictive covenants, and cash incentive plans, including those related to business transactions. By staying aligned with current market trends, we ensure compensation structures are competitive, well-structured, and tailored to each client’s role and objectives.

03. Portfolio Companies and Management Companies

We provide comprehensive support to portfolio and management companies on hiring, terminating, and compensating executives and senior employees. Our services include structuring, drafting, and implementing compensation arrangements, such as deferred compensation, equity plans, change-in-control agreements, employment and separation agreements, consulting agreements, restrictive covenants, bonuses, and other cash incentives.

04. Deal Support for Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and Employment

We deliver comprehensive deal support on executive compensation, employee benefits, and employment matters for private equity firms, companies, and other law firms. Our services encompass due diligence, drafting and negotiating definitive documentation, and structuring post-closing employment and incentive arrangements.

05. Section 280G and Section 409A Support

We provide expert guidance on compliance with Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409A, serving private equity firms, companies, and other law firms. Our services include tailored advice to navigate complex tax and compensation regulations effectively.