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Closely Held Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Etc.
Navigate the complex world of equity compensation in privately held companies where traditional stock option concepts meet the unique challenges of illiquid securities and family business dynamics. This specialized program addresses the legal and tax considerations that govern employee ownership in closely held corporations. Master the techniques that align employee incentives with business success while managing complex valuation and liquidity constraints.
- Structure stock option and restricted stock programs that motivate employees while preserving ownership control
- Navigate Section 409A valuation requirements and tax compliance for closely held company equity compensation
- Address liquidity and transferability restrictions affecting employee equity in private companies
- Design vesting schedules and forfeiture provisions that balance employee retention with business flexibility
C. Ben Huber is a partner in the Denver office of Greenburg Traurig, LLP, where he has a broad transactional practice encompassing mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and reorganizations, corporate finance, capital markets, venture funds, commercial transactions and general corporate law. He also has substantial experience as counsel to high tech, biotech and software companies in the development, protection and licensing of intellectual property. His clients include start-up companies, family- and other closely-held businesses, middle market business, Fortune 500 companies, venture funds and institutional investors. Mr. Huber earned his B.A. from the University of Colorado and his J.D. at the University of Colorado Law School.
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