Rob Marshall
Subscribe to Rob Marshall's PostsRob Marshall leads the cross-border executive compensation and benefits practice at McDermott. For over 25 years he has advised public and private companies and their senior executives on executive compensation and equity plan issues on a global basis. Read Rob Marshall's full bio.
Global Equity Plan Reporting Obligations for Calendar-Year 2025: Part One
By Rob Marshall and Lauren Salas Mationg on Feb 6, 2025
Posted In Employee Benefits, Fiduciary and Investment Issues
Companies with global equity plans should be aware of their reporting obligations with respect to their equity awards. This client alert highlights key reporting obligations in certain countries related to equity plan activity for the prior calendar year (i.e., 2024) and ongoing obligations during calendar-year 2025. Read more here.
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New Year, New Rules: Global Equity and Employment Law Considerations for Calendar Year 2025
By Rob Marshall and Lauren Salas Mationg on Jan 9, 2025
Posted In Employee Benefits, Employment, Executive Compensation, Health and Welfare Plans, Retirement Plans
Many countries finalized new regulations and released new guidance in 2024 that will impact global equity plans. This client alert highlights key updates from Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and other jurisdictions, and recommends steps companies should take to address them. Access the article.
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Protecting Employees’ Tax Position After a Spin-Off
By Rob Marshall on Jul 17, 2024
Posted In Employee Benefits
Spin-offs have become increasingly popular with innovative companies as a method of unlocking shareholder value, but the transaction is not always tax-free, particularly for international employees holding equity awards or shares. The ability to obtain tax-free treatment in the United States for both the company and shareholders in a spin-off is often attractive. However, the...
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