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DLA Piper LLP

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives

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DLA Piper LLP

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Employee Share Schemes & Incentives - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper houses an established team of incentives experts with expertise spanning a wide array of industry sectors. The group frequently advises on the structuring and implementation of complex share plans, as well as related tax implications.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper assisted Anglo American with the operation of its all-employee share plan across multiple jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • DLA offer broad strength across the team, from junior to senior members. We have never had to chase for responses.

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  • DLA are responsive and have offices all over the place. They respond very quickly and have no gaps. They are very responsive.

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  • All members in the share services team are professional and are used appropriately to keep costs down and the quality of advice high.

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  • DLA have good communication, offering timely but considered responses.

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  • DLA are a pragmatic, commercial, solution-oriented and technically excellent team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nick Hipwell
    Nick Hipwell

    Nick Hipwell

    Nick Hipwell is the head of the employee remuneration and incentives team in DLA Piper's London office. He advises private and public companies incorporated in and outside the UK. He is well versed in the design and implementation of tax-efficient schemes across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions.

    • Nick is very personable, professional and strives to deliver the best outcome for his clients.

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    • Nick is one of the most likeable and affable individuals on the planet. He has been able to help us with everything we have thrown at him.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives respondentUK

    • Nick is commercial in his advice and approaches client service with both honesty and professionalism.

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