Recognised by clients for ‘providing pragmatic and well-researched advice’, DLA Piper is skilled at advising on employee share plans for a broad range of corporates. While primarily focused on global advisory work, the team is also noted for its strong capabilities in handling UK tax-advantaged plans. Nick Hipwell advises clients on global employee share plans, listing rules, remuneration, and governance matters, and his recent caseload includes working for companies in the technology, financial services, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Martin MacLeod is a key contact within the team, often leading matters involving executive remuneration and incentives arrangements for private corporate transactions. Tamsin Nicholds advises on listing rules, governance matters, and cross-jurisdictional plans.
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Testimonials
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‘The Employee Share Schemes team is exceptional - providing pragmatic and well-researched advice.'
‘Fantastic team that gets the commercial realities of employee share schemes. Very strong in other areas of law outside their area of expertise, such as company and corporate law.’
'Nick Hipwell is extremely personable and his knowledge of the industry makes him a stand out advisory contact in the market. He is very approachable and always visible for companies and service providers to utilise his wealth of experience.'
‘Having worked with many other share scheme lawyers, Martin MacLeod is a standout candidate. The best share scheme lawyer that I've worked with.’
'Practical knowledge and relevant experience is a key differentiator in the market.'
'Very easy to discuss requirements with the team and apply the guidance to the benefit of clients.'
Key clients
- Anglo American plc
- Dechra Pharmaceuticals pls
- Benchmark Holdings plc
- Hugo Boss AG
- Keywords Studios pls
- NCC Group plc
Work highlights
Advised Anglo American plc on an all-employee share plan.
Advised Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc on the employee share plans aspects of its £4.5bn acquisition by EQT.
Advised Hugo Boss AG on their employee share plans in 28 countries for over 13,000 employees.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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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
Nick Hipwell
Other key lawyers
Martin MacLeod; Tamsin Nicholds