Attracting and retaining a top quality management team is vitally important for the success of any business. Our lawyers are adept at designing new executive incentives, or reviewing existing incentives, that utilize the advantages of some of the most complicated tax code sections, including 409A and 457(f). We regularly advise on a variety of non–qualified deferred compensation arrangements, including severance pay, “top hat” plans, bonus deferral plans, excess benefit plans, and supplemental plans. We assist clients with stock options, stock appreciation rights, and other equity–based incentives.