BakerHostetler handles the full spectrum of retirement, health and executive compensation matters, including plan integration and operational issues arising from corporate transactions, as well as government investigations and audits. Seth Hanft and Brian Murray jointly head up the practice from the Columbus and Cleveland offices, respectively. Hanft is highly experienced in ERISA compliance, IRS audits, ACA and HIPAA matters. Murray specializes in EBEC issues in the context of M&A transactions. Another key figure of the Cleveland office is Jennifer Mills, who focuses on health and welfare plans. Also based in Columbus, Susan Lubow is well versed in qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, and Stacy Wilhite is experienced in M&A-related EBEC matters. Over in the Dallas office, Stefan Smith is regarded for his knowledge of Code Section 280G and 409A compliance matters.
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Key clients
- Blue Point Capital Partners
- Avalon Capital Management LP
Work highlights
Represented Blue Point Capital Partners in the sale of its portfolio company, Sylvan, Inc., to E3Tech.
Represented Avathon Capital Management LP in its acquisition of OculusIT LLC.
Practice head
Seth Hanft; Brian Murray
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Mills; Susan Lubow; Stacy Wilhite; Stefan Smith