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Cooley LLP

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives

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Cooley LLP

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Employee Share Schemes & Incentives - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Cooley acts on behalf of a strong client base of companies in the tech and biotech markets. It provides expert share schemes advice in connection with venture capital investments, public offerings and M&A transactions. Cooley offers notable strengths in tax-advantageous offerings and assists with a full range of remuneration packages.

Work Highlights

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  • Cooley advised Printify on its merger of equals with Printful.

Strengths

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  • The Cooley team has a very broad skill set. You have access to good commercial generalists and also deep technical experts.

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  • Cooley has an impressive team with deep expertise in share schemes and retention strategies, particularly in multi-jurisdictional contexts.

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  • Cooley's technical knowledge, responsiveness and pragmatic approach is what differentiates them from their competitors.

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  • Cooley have been able to work on all of our needs seamlessly, including some tricky employment law matters.

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  • Cooley provide excellent, practical and pragmatic advice on complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Paula Holland
    Band 2Paula Holland

    Paula Holland

    Paula Holland has experience advising on compensation and equity incentives. She assists clients in the technology and life sciences sectors.

    • Paula has the ability to explain complexity in easy-to-understand ways.

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    • Paula simplifies complexity and provides an excellent all-round service.

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    • Paula is super knowledgeable, patient and very accurate. I love how she helps us to understand what really matters.

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    • Paula is great at giving clear and concise advice.

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  • Band 5Nicola Squire
    Band 5Nicola Squire

    Nicola Squire

    Nicola Squire advises a variety of public and private companies on compensation and benefits matters. She is skilled in counselling domestic and international clients on their incentive plans.
    • Nicola is responsive and thorough. She has been very proactive, helping us stay abreast of our matters and any changes in law.

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    • Nicola is a responsive partner who gets the need to manage matters commercially and pragmatically.

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    • Nicola is an exceptional partner known for her reliability, technical expertise and goal-oriented approach.

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    • Nicola provides excellent advice and support. She is extremely diligent and it has been a pleasure to work with her.

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