LAWYER PROFILE

Philip Linnard

UK 2026

Slaughter and May

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives

UK-wide

3 years ranked

Employment: Employer

London (Firms)

2 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives - UK-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Philip Linnard advises on a range of employee share schemes and incentives matters, including advising listed and unlisted companies on bonus and share plans, as well as the corporate governance requirements of executive remuneration, particularly on corporate transactions.

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Head of the employment and incentive practice, Philip Linnard has experience acting for large banks and corporations in various employment matters, including those connected to transactions and restructuring.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Phil is always calm, knowledgeable and gives us confidence in the advice being received.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Philip is one of the most calm people ever, even in times of absolute chaos.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Phillip is a very good lawyer, especially for transactional work. He's highly commercial and easy to deal with, even under tough deadlines.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Phil offers a consistently practical and commercially aware perspective on remuneration matters.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Phil has been phenomenal and has that speed of response and knows the answer. He also finds solutions rather than just saying no.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is an exceptional partner who is always responsive and thoughtful about how to support us. He helps me understand the balance of risk and gives strong counsel.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession