Employee Share Schemes & Incentives
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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Chambers Review
Freshfields advises on complex incentive scheme implementations. The team works on substantial corporate transactions and represents clients in share plan litigation. Freshfields is at the forefront of regulatory developments in the sector, assisting clients with the interpretation of new governance on executive pay arrangements and share dealings. The firm has further expertise in acting for listed companies.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised MSC Mediterranean Shipping Companyon all employee incentives related aspectsof its cash acquisition of Mediclinic International.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They had deep subject matter expertise, a good degree of pragmatism and excellent project management during conflicting deadlines and time pressures."
"They have consistently responded with high-quality work within very pressing timeframes."
"They were always efficient, straightforward and timely."
"They had deep subject matter expertise, a good degree of pragmatism and excellent project management during conflicting deadlines and time pressures."
"They have consistently responded with high-quality work within very pressing timeframes."
"They were always efficient, straightforward and timely."
Notable Practitioners
Alice Greenwell advises major listed companies on corporate governance and executive remuneration matters. Her expertise includes assisting global clients with their share schemes.
"The advice she gives is both thorough and practical."
"The quality of her work, combined with her practical and calm outlook makes her somebody that I always find reassuring to have in my corner."
"Her advice is always considered, pragmatic and complete. Nothing is ever too small or too big."
David Mendel assists significant clients with their management incentive arrangements and share schemes. He also has wider expertise across employment law matters.
"David is a fantastic lawyer. He is commercially aware, practical and always very clear in his advice."
"David is always impressive and we are very confident that we will get excellent and timely advice."
"He had great commercial awareness and the ability to handle complex scenarios with ease."
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