Demonstrating proficiency in the design and implementation of bespoke management incentive plans for private companies, CMS advises a broad spectrum of clients, including private equity-backed and listed companies. Leading the practice group is Andrew Quayle, who specialises in supporting private equity houses. Jaspal Pachu is a notable name for handling employee incentive matters arising from capital market transactions, as well as disputes with HM Revenue and Customs. Further strengthening the team is Cathy Merry, who is well-placed to advise international companies aiming to expand employee share incentives across multiple jurisdictions. Rounding out the practice are Cathy Wears and Annette Beresford.
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Testimonials
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- A strong team including Sarah McMaster, Jaspal Pachu, and Jasleen Kaur.
- The team clearly has a lot of deep technical knowledge and is able to apply this to client scenarios. We saw very good teamwork and collaboration across two jurisdictions.
- I would give a shout-out to Annette Beresford in particular for her diligence, responsiveness, technical and commercial awareness, and effective teamwork.
- Cathy Merry and Sarah McMaster are a joy to work with. They are very responsive and efficient. They get the job done and make my job easy. That is what you want from outside counsel.
- Diligent and efficient. They get the work done without churning the file and are very responsive.
Key clients
- NatWest
- Primary Health Properties plc
- Global Media
- ActiveOps plc
- M Winkworth plc
Work highlights
Assisted NatWest on the sale of a sub-group (a workplace savings and pensions fintech).
Advised Primary Health Properties PLC, a leading UK-listed REIT, on its recommended £1.79bn shares and cash takeover of Assura plc, another major UK healthcare REIT.
Assisted with the share plans aspects of two acquisitions by Global Media of high-profile podcast companies with complex acquisition structures.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Andrew Quayle
Other key lawyers
Jaspal Pachu; Cathy Merry; Cathy Wears; Annette Beresford; Sarah McMaster; Jasleen Kaur