Defined Benefit Plans
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Defined benefit plans (both traditional and the newer hybrid plans) present a number of difficult challenges in their design and operation, especially in light of recent changes enacted as part of the Pension Protection Act (PPA), arguably the most comprehensive pension reform legislation since ERISA was enacted more than 30 years ago.
Our attorneys bring years of experience in assisting clients in managing the complex legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to defined benefit plans, including:
- Plan design and drafting
- On going plan administration, interpretation and termination
- IRS, DOL and PBGC compliance
- Cash balance design and drafting
- Employee communications
- Qualified plans in mergers and acquisitions