26 May 2026
Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes back partner Matthew Grunert to Houston employee benefits team
"Norton Rose Fulbright has reappointed Matthew Grunert as a partner in its employee benefits and executive compensation practice in Houston, where he will advise on benefits and executive compensation in corporate transactions."
Grunert previously practiced with Norton Rose Fulbright as an associate from 2006 to 2011 and joins the firm from Bracewell LLP. He advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors and boards of directors on benefits and executive compensation aspects of corporate transactions. His practice focuses on counseling clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, financings, restructurings and other strategic transactions, as well as ongoing compensation, equity and retirement plan issues.
His experience includes the design, implementation and administration of deferred compensation plans and equity compensation arrangements, including stock options, restricted and phantom stock, Section 409A compliance, Section 162(m) matters and partnership profits interests. Grunert has been recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500 US and Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers.” He earned an LL.M. from New York University School of Law, a J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Trinity University, and is licensed to practice in Texas.