Employee Share Schemes & Incentives
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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Clifford Chance has a dedicated team of incentives and remuneration specialists with a strong client following in the financial services industry, as well as a significant footprint in the insurance, energy and technology sectors. The team undertakes general advisory work as well as assisting clients with transactional matters and is highly experienced in dealing with cross-border work.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Manulife on the renumeration issues concerning its acquisition of CQS.
Strengths
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"Clifford Chance were highly pragmatic in solving the issues quickly and effectively."
"No matter what time of day, they respond quickly and create confidence that the advice will be timely and accurate."
"They are responsive, pragmatic, efficient and commercial."
"Clifford Chance were highly pragmatic in solving the issues quickly and effectively."
"No matter what time of day, they respond quickly and create confidence that the advice will be timely and accurate."
"They are responsive, pragmatic, efficient and commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Sonia Gilbert is the head of the Clifford Chance incentive practice globally. She advises large clients on remuneration and incentives. Her broad expertise includes handling employee trusts and global share plans.
"Sonia is a fantastic partner to have on the team. She is pragmatic, commercial, calm and outcome-oriented."
"Sonia is a great partner and makes the complex seem easy."
"Sonia is an absolute pleasure to work with. She can be disarming with her friendly manner and steely in her resolve."
Andrew Patterson is recognised for his skill in incentives and remuneration. Having previously held significant in-house roles at major banks, he has deep knowledge of the financial services industry.
"He is excellent, technically proficient and is across market practice and trends."
"Andrew is just a pleasure to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
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