Employee Benefits & Pensions - McDermott Will & Emery

Employee Benefits

McDermott Will & Emery is a pioneer in the field of employee benefits. We have been advising clients on a variety of employee benefits and executive compensation matters for more than 70 years. In 2011, US News–Best Lawyers named McDermott “Law firm of the Year” in the area of Employee Benefits. We have more than 70 lawyers who practice exclusively in employee benefits and compensation, providing counsel in the international planning, implementation and administration of a wide range of compensation and benefit plans and programs. With the continuing stream of complex and technical employee benefits legislation and regulation, and with the increased globalization of work forces, employee benefit plan administration has become increasingly difficult. Employers and plan fiduciaries must constantly re-examine and redesign employee benefit programs in light of the latest government guidance or case law. Because our lawyers are highly specialized and focus their practices on one or two primary practice groups, our Firm can help clients work through complex problems with a level of employee benefits and international experience not found at most law firms. Our diverse clientele adds another dimension to our ability to respond quickly and efficiently with client-oriented solutions to real-world problems. We represent more than 75 Fortune 500 companies and 29 Fortune 100 companies in employee benefits matters on a regular basis. Many of our clients are service providers for employee benefit plans maintained by other employers (including trustees, record-keepers and insurers). Our broad client base allows us to help clients identify new trends in the field and quickly identify and address any new or potential legal hurdles. To receive updates on regulatory and legislative changes affecting employee benefits, please subscribe to our blog.