Compensation, Incentives & Pay Governance

Compensation Design & Governance Architecture

Design of modern remuneration systems combining fixed and variable components, including STI and LTI structures and robust governance.

Equity & Participation Models

Share plans, stock options, ESOP/VSOP structures and management participation programmes, including private equity contexts.

Transactional & Event-Driven Compensation

Earn-outs, transaction bonuses, retention and change-of-control arrangements as well as special incentives in transformation and deal scenarios.

Pay Transparency & Equal Pay Compliance

Implementation of pay transparency requirements, information rights, reporting structures and adaptation of remuneration models.

Variable Compensation & Target Systems

Structuring target systems, malus/clawback mechanisms and contractual frameworks for variable pay.

Compensation Litigation & Bonus Disputes

Litigation in bonus, commission and target-setting disputes, including collective remuneration proceedings.

Co-Determination in Compensation Systems

Works council involvement in the introduction and structuring of variable remuneration systems, including conciliation board proceedings.

Works Council Remuneration & Compliance Interface

Legally robust structuring of works council remuneration and liability mitigation at the interface of governance and board matters.

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Compensation in Transformation & Harmonisation

Remuneration adjustments and harmonisation following M&A, carve-outs and restructurings, including pension interfaces.

Interdisciplinary Compensation Advisory

Holistic support through collaboration with remuneration consultants, tax and corporate teams and implementation guidance.

Team & Contact

If you have any questions about Compensation, Incentives & Pay Governance, or if you’d like to discuss a specific project, please feel free to contact us or reach out directly to our representatives.

Tobias Neufeld, LL.M.

Dr. Andrea Panzer-Heemeier