Cohen & Buckmann

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Cohen & Buckmann is a highly specialized boutique devoted exclusively to employee benefits, pensions and executive compensation matters. The group demonstrates particular strength in deferred compensation and Section 409A structuring, fiduciary governance and investment adviser regulatory matters, as well as pension risk mitigation and plan termination strategies. Anchored in New York, the practice is led by a trio of partners, namely Sandra Cohen, who is a highly regarded executive compensation practitioner with deep expertise in Section 409A and complex deferred compensation structures; Carol Buckmann, who advises a client base of global employers on complex pension law and fiduciary matters; and Gretchen Harders, who is widely recognised for her breadth across executive compensation and qualified retirement plan matters. Zahava Blumenthal is also a key member of the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I have had great experiences with Cohen & Buckmann in working across from them and referring individual clients to them. I have heard that they are knowledgeable, responsive, and practical in their advice on sensitive executive employment matters. I feel very comfortable referring senior executives to their firm.’

  • ‘Gretchen Harders is an exceptional executive compensation lawyer. She is extremely responsive, thoughtful and savvy in representing executives going through life-changing employment changes. She is also an expert on employee benefits matters that many larger firms no longer have expertise in, such as qualified plans and retirement benefits. She is always helpful and practical. I greatly appreciate her!’

Key clients

  • Vestwell Inc.
  • Sun Life Financia

Work highlights

Represented a group of pension plans and the actuarial firm that drafted their plans amid an audit dispute involving tax matter.