Nigel Watson
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Band 1 : Employee Share Schemes & Incentives
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Nigel heads our Employee Incentives and Share Plans practice and is a recognised expert in advising PLCs, private companies and owner managed businesses, both large and small, on everything to do with reward, employee share ownership, tax effective remuneration structures, design and implementation.
Having previously worked at major London law firms and a leading remuneration consultancy, he has extensive experience of every aspect of the design, implementation and operation of remuneration structures and employee incentive plans, including: long-term incentive plans, executive share plans, all-employee plans and value creation arrangements, as well as performance-related pay such as bonus plans.
Nigel's sound advice coupled with his interest in the practical and communication aspects of share ownership ensures that he is in high demand with both clients and colleagues alike.
Chambers Review
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Nigel Watson is the head of the incentives practice at Burges Salmon in Scotland. Watson is sought out for his deep experience in share plans and incentives. He advises public companies on their employee share options.
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Provided by Chambers
"Nigel is very commercial and knows how to manage clients and maintain professional relationships."
"Nigel is a leader in the field and has good knowledge, which allows us to reach good commercial outcomes."
"We appreciate the support Nigel gives us."
"Nigel is very effective."
"Nigel is very commercial and knows how to manage clients and maintain professional relationships."
"Nigel is a leader in the field and has good knowledge, which allows us to reach good commercial outcomes."
"We appreciate the support Nigel gives us."
"Nigel is very effective."
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