LAWYER PROFILE

Robert Collard

UK 2026

Macfarlanes LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives

UK-wide

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Macfarlanes LLP

Practice Areas

Tax & Reward

Career

Rob specialises in employee share schemes and incentives and heads up the Macfarlanes remuneration practice. He advises both listed and unlisted clients on the design, operation and implementation of option plans and other employee share schemes (including the tax and regulatory aspects).

Rob also advises management teams and deals with the share schemes aspects of M&A transactions.

Rob has a wide range of clients but has a particular focus on the financial sector. His team covers all aspects of law relating to employee share schemes and incentives, including employment, tax, trust law and regulatory issues. He has particular experience in tax efficient plans, including SAYE option plans, EMI options, CSOPs and SIPs. Rob also advises on the share schemes aspects of high profile international transactions. Rob is a member of the Share Plan Lawyers Group.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Robert Collard is the head of the employee share schemes and incentives team at Macfarlanes. He advises a range of clients, both listed and unlisted, on share schemes and incentive plans, particularly those with a tax aspect. He is noted for his ability to handle highly complex schemes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Robert is highly experienced and competent in respect to share plan matters.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rob always provides pragmatic, commercial advice and is extremely approachable.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rob is an expert in his field of practice. We really value his advice, which is practical and reflects a deep understanding of market trends as well as our organisation and objectives.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Robert is very helpful, knowledgeable and pragmatic.
Employee Share Schemes & IncentivesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession