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.

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Dr. Andrea
Panzer-Heemeier

Dr. Andrea-Panzer-Heemeier, Partnerin und Fachanwältin für Arbeitsrecht bei ARQIS, erläutert, warum die Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie aus ihrer Sicht zu kurz greift, welche Herausforderungen auf Unternehmen zukommen und welche gesellschaftlichen Faktoren in der Debatte stärker berücksichtigt werden sollten.

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

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