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Employee Share Schemes & Incentives

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Law firm specialised in Employee Incentives - CMS in the UK

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Employee Share Schemes & Incentives - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CMS is noted for its general advisory incentive and employee share scheme work for a range of companies, including large corporations and SMEs. The firm also works on matters related to corporate transactions such as takeovers and spin-offs. Clients include startups and trustees. The firm has particular strength working with clients from the technology, media and telecommunications sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Capital & Regional on its £147 million recommended cash and share offer scheme of management takeover by NewRiver.

Strengths

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  • The CMS team are reliable and quick to respond.

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  • CMS were very responsive and also proactively came back for feedback or updates if they had not heard from us in a little while.

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  • The team were able to solve all our problems in a pragmatic way and were always working on constructive solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Quayle
    Andrew Quayle

    Andrew Quayle

    Andrew Quayle is the head of the employee share schemes and incentives team at CMS in London. Quayle advises listed companies and smaller entities on the implementation of employee reward and incentive schemes. He also represents international companies.

    • Andrew is collaborative and strong technically.

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    • Andrew offers clients great experience and knowledge.

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    • Andrew runs a good group. He is a good operator and knows his stuff. He is easy to deal with.

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  • Catherine Merry
    Catherine Merry

    Catherine Merry

    Catherine Merry advises a broad array of clients from a range of sectors. She is noted for her understanding of employee incentive schemes.

    • Catherine is very commercially aware. She was quick to respond to complicated questions and made good comments.

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    • Catherine provided great support.

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  • Jaspal Pachu
    Jaspal Pachu

    Jaspal Pachu

    Jaspal Pachu advises corporate clients on share schemes and incentive plans following transactions. He also has considerable expertise in tax law and how it overlaps with incentives work.

    • Jaspal is exceptional in navigating complex share schemes. He was also unwavering in finding a solution which meant we could move forward with our plans.

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    • Jaspal contributes well and is a good lawyer. He is a super nice person to work with.

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