Lisa M. McGimpsey

Expert ERISA and Tax Guidance for a Complex Corporate Restructuring

Our company recently undertook a significant corporate restructuring that involved merging several legacy employee benefit plans and navigating intricate tax implications. The complexity was daunting, and we needed counsel who was not only technically proficient but also a strategic partner. Lisa McGimpsey at Perkins Coie was precisely that. Her deep, seven-year focus in Employee Benefits (ERISA) and Tax Law was immediately evident. She didn't just recite regulations; she explained the practical consequences of each option for our business and our employees. Her recognition in Best Lawyers for ERISA Law was a reassuring signal of her standing, which her performance fully validated. Lisa meticulously reviewed our existing plan documents, identified several compliance issues we had overlooked, and crafted a streamlined, forward-looking structure. She coordinated seamlessly with our corporate and finance teams, ensuring the tax aspects of the transition were optimized. The process was smooth, transparent, and free of the last-minute surprises that often plague these projects. Thanks to Lisa's exceptional expertise and proactive approach, we completed the restructuring on schedule, with full compliance and significant long-term administrative savings. She is an invaluable asset for any business facing complex benefits or tax-related legal challenges.