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Linklaters

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives

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Employee Share Schemes & Incentives - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters works with numerous FTSE 100 companies and leading global banks. The firm has sector expertise that covers energy, media, insurance and real estate, among other areas. The firm also advises on a full range of employee share schemes and incentives matters. Linklaters provides ongoing advice and also assists clients in the context of transactions, with experience in matters relating to flotations. The team is supported by a global network of offices.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Britvic on the incentives aspects of its takeover by Carlsberg for £3.3 billion.

Strengths

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  • The Linklaters team were quick to understand our requirements and provide accurate, expert advice.

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  • The team understand the complexities of our industry but can also distil that knowledge into actionable insights.

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  • They are a very well-organised team who are very attuned to what the client wants to achieve.

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  • The Linklaters group have a wide breadth of knowledge and access to a wide range of skills. They bring a pragmatic approach.

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  • Linklaters are very good at keeping up to date with an ever-evolving industry practice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexandra Beidas
    Alexandra Beidas

    Alexandra Beidas

    Alexandra Beidas is the head of the global employment and incentives team and is noted for her understanding of incentives and executive pay. She is highly regarded for her advice to significant corporations and financial services clients.

    • Alex is the most incredible partner to us. She is reliable, commercial, considered and very solutions-oriented.

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    • Alex is absolutely first rate; her advice is commercial and clear.

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    • Alex is always available to advise, providing clear and comprehensible advice which is always relevant to the business and current circumstances.

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    • Alex has exceptional technical and industry knowledge, and her advice is always commercially appropriate and viable.

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    • Alex is a market leader and we trust her advice.

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  • Cara Hegarty
    Cara Hegarty

    Cara Hegarty

    Cara Hegarty advises on all manner of employee share schemes and incentive arrangements. She assists major public and private companies across a wide range of sectors.

    • Cara is very practical, pragmatic, hard-working and always available.

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    • Cara is an excellent lawyer. She is very pragmatic and clear with complex advice.

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    • Cara is a brilliant lawyer; we very much appreciate her technical ability and commerciality.

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  • Bradley Richardson
    Bradley Richardson

    Bradley Richardson

    Bradley Richardson advises financial services clients on employee share schemes and management incentive structures. He is valued for his knowledge of financial services regulatory remuneration issues.

    • I have found Bradley to be extremely responsive and helpful. He has provided solid guidance and solutions on a number of matters.

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    • Bradley is a deep expert. He's always thoughtful and commercial in his advice and brings pragmatism to some very complex matters.

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    • Bradley is always very responsive and he is commercially aware.

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