Employee Share Schemes & Incentives
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons houses an impressive share schemes and incentives practice that advises a strong client base of FTSE 100 companies as well as financial services clients. It offers advice to companies on the implementation of tax qualifying and non-tax qualifying global schemes, as well as providing support with large M&A transactions and IPOs. Pinsent Masons also assists with the financial arrangements relating to senior hires and exits.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons advised Imperial Brands on the operation of its share plans globally.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is highly responsive, and for those more complex matters, they have given us the necessary foresight."
"All of the team have been hard-working and provided concise, insightful information and support at all times."
"The team is excellent at responding to queries, no matter the level of detail required."
"The team is highly responsive, and for those more complex matters, they have given us the necessary foresight."
"All of the team have been hard-working and provided concise, insightful information and support at all times."
"The team is excellent at responding to queries, no matter the level of detail required."
Notable Practitioners
Lynette Jacobs of Pinsent Masons demonstrates extensive experience of advising on the implementation and operation of domestic and global incentive arrangements. Her wide client base includes large technology companies.
"Lynette has always been the most supportive adviser. She is brilliant and very well respected in the industry."
"She is a strong partner who is enjoyable to work with and very client-focused."
"Lynette is a delight to work with. She is always responsive, commercially aware, pragmatic and very kind and compassionate."
James Sullivan-Tailyour is a senior associate with notable experience of advising listed and private companies on tax and incentive matters.
"James was able to craft creative solutions to our sometimes tricky problems."
"James' deep subject matter knowledge is why he can deliver quick and practical solutions."
"James provides absolutely brilliant client service and is extremely knowledgeable and unbelievably responsive."