Tapestry Compliance‘s ’very unique’ practice is well placed to assist its extensive roster of clients, which features globally renowned corporates, on the full array of incentive and share plan matters. Its work includes assisting with the planning, implementation and documentation aspects of schemes as well as regulatory compliance issues; the group also has particular expertise in international mandates. Hannah Needle splits her time between London and Leeds and covers the full array of scheme-related work. Based in London and Birmingham, Chris Fallon‘s practice includes handling employment-related tax matters, as well as corporate governance work and renumeration disclosures. Fallon and Needle co-lead the practice, which also includes Bob Grayson, Suzannah Crookes, who has strong expertise in advising overseas companies, and Matthew Hunter, who focuses on financial services remuneration.
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‘Focusing on long-term incentive plans makes Tapestry's practice very unique. They have very specialised knowledge and experience in this field and their advice is based on their expertise.'
‘Sally Blanchflower works with us as a true partner not just an adviser, knows our business and people, having spent the time to engage with us and learn about us, making the service more helpful and personable as a result. Sally feels like a member of the team.’
‘Tapestry are a boutique share plan firm, whose global reach means they're a one-stop-shop for us. Their industry knowledge is excellent, they take the time to get to know us as a business and what our specific needs are, and they're proactive in thinking about solutions to current issues or potential future issues.'
‘The whole team are lovely, approachable people. Emma Parker is a standout in the team. She is extremely helpful and has always turned our requests around very quickly. The information she provides us with is of a very high quality and it's always logical and practical.’
‘This team is hands-down the most knowledgeable and experienced in the field of employee share schemes in the UK. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’
'Chris Fallon leads the group who advise us, he is extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic in finding workable solutions to complex issues.'
Key clients
- The Coca Cola Company
- Dell
- Deutsche Bank
- Dr. Martens
- Goldman Sachs
- Lucid Motors
- Novo Nordisk
- Rolls-Royce
- Tesco
- Unilever
Work highlights
Advised Rolls-Royce in relation to all aspects of its UK and global incentives remuneration.
Appointed by a new client to review and administer its global legal and tax compliance in multiple countries, and to draft the documentation for a new LTIP plan for senior management.
Supported a flagship client with transaction advice on the impact of its merger, providing urgent and tailored legal and tax advice in 46 countries.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Hannah Needle; Chris Fallon
Other key lawyers
Bob Grayson; Lorna Parkin; Sally Blanchflower; Suzannah Crookes; Matthew Hunter; Emma Parker