` Shepherd and Wedderburn About us What we do Knowledge People News Events Careers Contact Hub Employee Share Incentives Dedicated employee share incentives lawyers advising on the full plan lifecycle, from design and implementation through to administration and communication. Home > Expertise > Employee Share Incentives Our employee share incentive lawyers work exclusively on employee share plans for a breadth of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to FTSE 100 companies. We work closely with the firm’s experts in employment, pensions, corporate and tax. We support clients to introduce employee share schemes to: Encourage employees to take a longer-term view of their relationship with the business; Align employee interests with those of owners; Attract talented individuals to join the business and incentivise them to contribute to its success; and Allow both employers and employees to receive tax benefits. Services Our expertise covers every stage in the life of a plan, from design and implementation to administration and evolution. Scheme design and initial implementation Ongoing operation of share schemes including grants, vestings, and the treatment of leavers Expanding plans to include overseas employees and advising overseas companies on implementing share plans in the UK Tax advice on employee share acquisitions from both an employee and employer perspective including share scheme compliance Evolution of share plans to ensure that they remain fit for purpose Executive compensation and corporate governance advice including Remuneration Committee support Advice on shareholder engagement Assistance with the impact of corporate transactions such as a change of control, asset sale or IPO For more information on how our employee share incentive lawyers can assist you, please get in touch. They are second to none in their capacity as top-tier legal advisers. I count them as trusted advisers who always communicate in a straightforward manner. This is backed up by fantastic knowledge & experience gained across industry sectors. Rodger Cairns Partner Contact Rodger Related Articles 30th September 2019 Tax changes are coming for independent contractors – how can your business prepare? Make an enquiry Name * Email address * Telephone Enquiry For more information on how we handle your data, please read our privacy policy. Submit Edinburgh 1 Exchange Crescent Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8UL T: +44 (0) 131 228 9900 Aberdeen 2 Rubislaw Terrace Aberdeen AB10 1XE T: +44 (0)1224 621 166 London Octagon Point 5 Cheapside London EC2V 6AA T: +44 (0)20 7429 4900 Dublin 8 Herbert Lane Dublin D02 XE18 Republic of Ireland T: +353 1487 1119 Glasgow 1 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 1RW T: +44 (0)141 566 9900 Full contact details ©2002 - 2021 Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP Connect With Us Youtube Linkedin twitter Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Modern Slavery Statement Legal Notices Accessibility Sitemap Hub This website uses cookies that provide necessary site functionality and improve your online experience By continuing to browse this website, you agree to the use of cookies. Our cookie policy gives you more information about the cookies we use and how to block or delete them. More info OK