Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer ’s executive compensation and employee benefits team plays a pivotal role in M&A, private equity buyouts, and complex restructurings. The team, based in New York, advises public and private companies, non-profits, senior executives, and compensation committees on incentive plans, deferred compensation agreements, severance packages, and compliance matters. Cases also includes transactional due diligence and ERISA-related counsel. Marissa J. Holob , chair of the practice, specializes in retirement plans, incentive structures, and compliance matters, particularly in M&A and restructuring contexts. Robert N. Holtzman  , co-chair of the practice, advises on executive contracts, employment disputes, restrictive covenants, and equity-based compensation, representing clients in high-stakes litigation and strategic corporate transactions. Sumaya Ullah Restagno  advises clients in corporate transactions, including retirement and welfare plans, deferred compensation, golden parachutes, and post-closing benefits, while also assisting with the design and administration of retirement plans, welfare plans, employment agreements, and regulatory compliance.