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Executive Compensation

We can provide expertise on a range of matters within the area of Executive Compensation, from cross-border compensation arrangements and combining compensation awards, to shareholder agreements and navigating compliance obligations.

Key contacts

Mariam Al-Shikarchy Partner
416-361-4765 Email Mariam
Sanjeev Patel Partner
416-361-4779 Email Sanjeev
Marija Tasevska Lawyer
416-361-4782 Email Marija
Al Wiens Partner
416-361-4791 Email Al

Overview

We provide a range of legal services related to executive compensation and incentive plans on behalf of public and private Canadian companies, private equity clients and foreign companies, as well as executives and senior management across all sectors.

Our practice is well-informed and draws on our expertise in the areas of tax, corporate and securities laws and corporate governance.

Our approach to creating and negotiating tax-effective compensation arrangements for executives is practical and innovative.

We offer our expertise in a range of matters including:

Combining one or more compensation awards, including deferred share units
Restricted and performance share units
Stock option plans, share appreciation rights, and other unique equity and long-term incentive plans
Cross-border compensation arrangements
Shareholder agreements
Clawbacks and say on pay
Governance policy development and review

We also have extensive experience in drafting and reviewing public company disclosure, advising on compliance obligations, and helping clients deal with regulatory inquiries and the stock exchange rules and approval requirements surrounding executive compensation.