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Geldards has developed a leading specialism in Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), completing its first transition in December 2018 and since advising nearly 50 employee-owned companies, including more than 35 EOTs. F
The firm’s expertise extends beyond corporate implementation to wider trust, trustee governance and employee engagement matters. It increasingly advises EOT-owned businesses on disputes involving former owners and EOT trustees, senior employee incentives, share options and EOT bonus calculations. This breadth differentiates the practice within the regional law firm market.
Geldards also advises companies on employee share incentives, particularly EMI options, including growth shares and incentives for senior management within EOT-owned businesses.
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Geldards advises clients on the design and implementation of employee ownership trusts, but has further strengths in the tax space. It boasts further expertise in the transactional side of the sector, representing both buyers and sellers.
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Geldards advised Orchard Media & Events on its transition to an employee ownership model.
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The team always had an answer, which gave us options to consider. We always had prompt relies, including weekends and evenings. They understood the wider market implications of each decision.
Geldards dealt with this in a very professional and timely manner. We felt the team's experience of EOT transactions was first class. Geldards replied to all communications in a timely manner.
Geldards have a strong combination of commercial, legal and tax expertise. They are timely and prompt in their advice overall.
Geldards have a clear ability to dissect difficult issues and deliver a solution. They always respond within a short period of time, focused on positive outcomes within a reasonable timeline.
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Andrew Evans is adept at handling the tax aspects of cross-border transactions and incentive schemes. He regularly advises his clients on the establishment of EOTs across a range of sectors.
Andrew has a great ability to make complex matters simple, then align legal requirements to a solution.
Andrew provides strong tax and commercial advice, which is ideal for the complex area of employee ownership.
Andrew was always available and excellent to work with.
Andrew is always professional, knowledgeable, contactable and delivered the goods. No waffle, no-nonsense: just good advice delivered in a friendly and direct manner.
Andrew has extensive technical knowledge and experience in corporate law and tax.
Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership
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