Private Equity

Executive Compensation Practice

Our Executive Compensation practice combines technical precision, deep regulatory knowledge, and market-savvy insights to support companies, boards, and executives in designing, negotiating, and implementing compensation strategies that attract and retain top talent while aligning with business objectives and shareholder interests.

We advise across all stages of the compensation lifecycle, from structuring and negotiation to implementation and post-exit alignment, with a particular focus on legal compliance, tax efficiency, governance, and incentive alignment.

Our focus is to balance competitiveness and compliance, helping clients design compensation frameworks that drive performance and manage risk.

Our Services

1. Compensation Design and Structuring
   We assist in the design of executive compensation packages that are aligned with market practices and tailored to each client's business goals. This includes fixed and variable pay structures, long-term incentive plans (LTIPs), equity-based compensation (such as stock options and RSUs), bonuses, and retention mechanisms. We address tax, labor, corporate, and regulatory implications at every stage.
   
   

2. Regulatory Compliance and Governance
   We guide companies through the complex regulatory landscape affecting executive compensation, including compliance with Brazilian corporate and securities laws, disclosure obligations, and governance requirements. We support boards and compensation committees with best practices and decision-making protocols.
   
   

3. Negotiation of Executive Agreements
   We draft and negotiate employment contracts, compensation agreements, and incentive plans, as well as severance and change-in-control arrangements. Our approach ensures clarity, enforceability, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals, while managing risks related to termination, litigation, and reputational exposure.
   
   

4. Compensation in M&A and Exit Scenarios
   We advise on the treatment of compensation and incentive arrangements in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions. Our work includes deal-specific analysis of retention plans, accelerated vesting provisions, and golden parachutes, helping ensure alignment between the transaction strategy and key talent interests.