Eric Scher

Eric advises a broad range of clients, from public and private companies to private equity firms, on the executive compensation and employee benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, including structuring executive employment arrangements, assessing benefit plan obligations and issues and advising on the requirements of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code. Eric’s practice also encompasses advising on, developing and negotiating executive employment agreements, severance and separation arrangements, consulting agreements, retention packages and change-in-control protections on behalf of both employers and executives.

Eric also regularly counsels clients on issues that arise in the hiring, retention and departure of key talent, with particular focus on non-competition, non-solicitation and other restrictive covenants. Eric works closely with clients to develop practical strategies to safeguard their business interests through restrictive covenants, including drafting and negotiating such arrangements, and advising on enforceability and compliance in light of evolving legal standards.