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Fieldfisher

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Fieldfisher

Rankings

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Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Fieldfisher is noted for its expertise in both the UK and international share schemes and incentives arenas. It advises corporate clients and companies in the real estate, retail and education sectors. Areas of focus include reward and incentive structures. Fieldfisher has strong capabilities across all employee ownership matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Fieldfisher acted for Gilroy, transferring the entirety of the company's issued share capital to an employee ownership trust.

Strengths

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  • They have handled more conversions to EOT than any other firm. They worked hard to deliver on time for us. They were value-conscious and didn't bill all the hours they worked for tricky parts.

    Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
  • Their experience in dealing with EOTs was paramount. Our relationship was very collaborative, which was very much appreciated.

    Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
  • They have a deep understanding of employee ownership and its application.

    Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
  • Fieldfisher have extensive expertise in EOTs.

    Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mark C Gearing
    Band 1Mark C Gearing

    Mark C Gearing

    Mark Gearing advises on all aspects of the creation and implementation of share schemes and incentive plans. His client base covers AIM-listed companies, including software firms.

    • We could not have managed the transaction without Mark. His expertise in the area and his connections to the wider employee ownership ecosystem have been invaluable.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
    • Mark is very measured and clear.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
    • Mark provides good support and is willing to engage positively in challenges.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
    • Mark Gearing is superb.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
  • Band 1Neil Palmer
    Band 1Neil Palmer

    Neil Palmer

    Neil Palmer has significant expertise in assisting companies with the creation of employee ownership models. His diverse client base includes architectural and financial services firms.

    • Neil is hard-working, pragmatic and tenacious - a real asset to the team from both a corporate and employee ownership perspective.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
    • Neil led the engagement very well, ensuring that our tight deadlines were met and that the quality of work from himself and his team was of high quality.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
    • Neil is great to work with and hugely knowledgeable in employee ownership issues.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
    • Neil is an excellent professional adviser who is able to quickly grasp the issues and challenges.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK
    • Neil has many years of experience of EOTs and commercial law. It is a delight to work with him.

      Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership respondentUK

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