Services

Strategic Design.

Actionable Advice.

Market Data.

We provide tailored compensation solutions and custom analytics fitting specific client needs. We work strategically with senior management, human resources, and corporate boards to effectively address complex challenges.

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Market Benchmarking

  • Year-end review and ad-hoc analysis
  • Peer group selection / analysis
  • Compensation benchmarking by individual
  • Traditional and hybrid / compound roles
  • Extensive proprietary database
  • Compensation mix analysis
  • Carry allocations, dollar-at-work, and valuation
  • Perquisites and benefits
  • Market program prevalence
  • Headcount analysis
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Incentive Plan Design

  • Detailed program assessment
  • Compensation philosophy
  • Performance metrics
  • Incentive funding rates
  • Annual / bonus incentive design
  • Long-term compensation
  • Equity / profits interest
  • Carried interest design and terms
  • Sales plan design
  • Performance share unit design
  • Deferral programs and vesting
  • Partnership plans
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Plan transition and communication
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Board of Director Advisory

  • Compensation committee advice
  • Say on pay / shareholder advisory
  • Executive compensation benchmarking
  • Emerging market trends and analysis
  • Board compensation
  • Year-end review
  • Regulatory updates
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Special Situations

  • Succession planning (economic and governance)
  • IPO / Sale / M&A
  • Bankruptcy
  • Restructurings
  • Expert opinion and testimony
  • Employment contract design and negotiation