Executive Compensation & Benefits
Executive Compensation & Benefits Services We Cover
MC Lawyers & Advisers is a trusted commercial law firm providing expert, end-to-end legal services designed to help businesses and individuals navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
Executive service agreements
Clear CEO and C-suite contracts covering duties, term, remuneration and performance settings.
Short-term incentive (STI) plans
KPI design, scorecards, deferral and discretion frameworks that hold up legally.
Long-term incentive (LTI) and equity plans
Options, performance rights and restricted shares with robust vesting and lapse rules.
Employee share schemes (ESS/ESOP) compliance
Plan rules and offer documents aligned with the Corporations Act ESS regime and ASIC relief.
ASX Listing Rule approvals
Rule 10.14 and related director approval workflows for equity and incentive grants.
Related party and directors’ benefits
Chapter 2E analysis and documentation for lawful executive remuneration outcomes.
Termination benefits and shareholder approval
Part 2D.2 thresholds, approvals and deed mechanics for exits and golden handshakes.
Change-of-control and retention arrangements
Triggers, acceleration, retention pools and rollover of incentives on transactions.
Clawback and malus policies
Drafting, triggers and enforcement that integrate with plan rules and contracts.
Good leaver and bad leaver settings
Clear definitions, vesting treatment and forfeiture paths that reduce dispute risk.
Remuneration governance and committee support
Charters, annual cycles, conflicts management and board papers.
Continuous disclosure for pay outcomes
ASX and Corporations Act obligations for announcements and market communications.
Prospectus and offer document disclosure
Clear, defensible executive pay disclosure in IPOs and secondary offers.
Bonus discretion and contractual safeguards
Lawful discretion clauses, objective criteria and review processes.
Restraints, confidentiality and IP assignment
Enforceable post-employment restraints and IP protections tailored to role and risk.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
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Our Legal Process
The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.