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Provided by Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Our team of lawyers work exclusively on client share plans. The expertise we offer covers every stage in the life of a plan, from design and implementation to administration and communication.

Our clients range from owner-managed businesses to FTSE 100 companies and we advise on all aspects of the following:

  • Scheme design and initial implementation
  • Ongoing operation of share schemes including grants, vestings, and the treatment of leavers
  • Expanding plans to include overseas employees and advising overseas companies on implementing share plans in the UK

  • Tax advice on employee share acquisitions from both an employee and employer perspective including share scheme compliance

  • Evolution of share plans to ensure that they remain fit for purpose

  • Executive compensation and corporate governance advice including Remuneration Committee support

  • Advice on shareholder engagement

  • Assistance with the impact of corporate transactions such as a change of control, asset sale or IPO

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Employee Share Schemes & Incentives - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

Shepherd and Wedderburn acts across the full spectrum of employee share scheme issues, from the designing and drafting of plans to their implementation and operation. It advises clients ranging from international FTSE 100 businesses to small startups. The Shepherd and Wedderburn team is accomplished in cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

  • Shepherd and Wedderburn assisted Liontrust Asset Management with the design and implementation of its new long-term incentive plan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rodger Cairns
Star Individuals

Rodger Cairns is the head of the employee share incentives team at Shepherd and Wedderburn. He assists clients with the design and implementation of executive compensation and incentive plans.

Rodger is one of the smartest, most knowledgeable and most commercially astute individuals I know. We rely on him for these qualities and his advice.

Roger is really an excellent lawyer.

We have had a highly effective relationship with Roger.

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Gavin Charlton
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Gavin Charlton is a legal director who focuses on employee share schemes. He advises a wide variety of listed and private companies on the implementation of share plans.

Gavin is a highly dedicated and skilled adviser who acts as a true partner to our organisation.

Gavin is a solid, pragmatic lawyer who does not needlessly point-score in his transactions.

I would have no hesitation to work with Gavin.

Hannah Bruce
Associates to watch
Hannah Bruce assists public and private companies with the implementation of share scheme options. She also advises on other forms of remuneration.

Hannah is highly responsive. She is a clear communicator and always gives sound advice with strong attention to detail.

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Employee Share Schemes & Incentives

Rodger Cairns
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Gavin Charlton
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Hannah Bruce
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