Lauded for its ‘commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-centric service,’ the practice housed at Norton Rose Fulbright is well-equipped to advise on incentive arrangements, employee benefit trusts, and tax-related issues for global financial services, engineering, and technology companies. Practice head Matthew Findley frequently advises insurers and asset managers on share purchase plan and share option plan arrangements, often handling high-value, cross-border matters. With a focus on supporting mining and engineering clients, Barbara Gaffey handles management equity arrangements, tax, and incentives issues. Ed Spilman's client roster spans private equity firms, insurers, and asset managers, and Katharine Wadia is also experienced in these areas, frequently advising on all-employee plans issues.
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Testimonials
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‘I have worked with them in the context of M&A, which required attention to detail, handling complex and sensitive issues, and doing so under the pressure of a transaction timeline. The team was very good at cutting through complexity to deliver clear advice and recommendations, and doing so in a balanced and dispassionate manner.’
‘I particularly valued working with Matthew Findley, who was highly responsive and a source of consistently wise counsel.’
‘Matthew Findley provides quick, incisive advice without ambiguity.’
‘What makes this practice truly unique is its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-centric service. At the heart of their success is a team of highly skilled professionals who bring not only deep technical expertise but also a collaborative spirit that fosters creative problem-solving and tailored solutions. We are consistently impressed with their responsiveness, strategic insight, and ability to deliver results that exceed expectations.’
‘The individuals I work with (Matthew Findley and Barbara Gaffey) stand out not only for their exceptional technical abilities but also for their integrity, creativity, and unwavering commitment to client success. What truly differentiates them from competitors is their ability to combine deep subject-matter expertise with a human, collaborative approach that builds lasting trust and delivers meaningful results.’
'What sets Matthew Findley and the team apart is their ability to simplify complex issues quickly so that advice and supporting work can be delivered quickly and efficiently.’
Key clients
- Centamin Plc
- TowerBrook Capital Partners (U.K.) LLP
- TomTom International B.V.
- Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Limited
- Allica Bank
- Siteimprove A/S
- Probitas Holdings (Bermuda) Limited
- Kaizen RegTech Group Limited
- In2Metals Explorer S.a r.l.
- Luno Group Holdings Limited
- IMI plc
- McGill and Partners Group Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Centamin on its US$2.5bn cash and shares takeover by AngloGold Ashanti.
Advising Towerbrook Capital Partners (UK) LLP on the public and private M&A transactions involving employee incentive arrangements.
Advising BBGI Global Infrastructure S.A. on the executive incentive aspects of its £1.062bn recommended takeover of British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Matthew Findley
Other key lawyers
Barbara Gaffey; Ed Spilman; Katharine Wadia