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Nigel Watson

Nigel Watson

UK 2026

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Provided by Burges Salmon LLP

UK

Practice Areas

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.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives - Scotland

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Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

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  • Nigel has a great reputation as a national practitioner; he has a good pedigree and the work to back this up.

    Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Nigel offers a perfect working relationship.

    Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Nigel is the reason we use Burges Salmon. He is a true specialist and makes dealing with incentives a pleasure.

    Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • I can just pick up the phone and ask a question and because his knowledge is so wide he will be able to help. He is also really fun; he has a lightness which makes everything that bit easier.

    Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Nigel is an expert across areas of corporate incentives and understands the business.

    Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Scotland

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