Employee Share Schemes & Incentives
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7583 4055Chambers Review
Cooley acts on behalf of a strong client base of companies in the tech and biotech markets. It provides expert share schemes advice in connection with venture capital investments, public offerings and M&A transactions. Cooley offers notable strengths in tax-advantageous offerings and assists with a full range of remuneration packages.
Work Highlights
- Cooley advised Amryt Pharma on the equity arrangements in connection with its USD1.5 billion acquisition by Chiesi Farmaceutici.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're dynamic and pragmatic in their advice and offer exceptional client service and an approach to challenging client requirements."
"They have a good eye for the legal requirements, combined with a view toward market and investor needs."
"Cooley's service and response times were exceptional."
"They're dynamic and pragmatic in their advice and offer exceptional client service and an approach to challenging client requirements."
"They have a good eye for the legal requirements, combined with a view toward market and investor needs."
"Cooley's service and response times were exceptional."
Notable Practitioners
Paula Holland is the head of the compensation and benefits division of Cooley. She has experience advising on compensation and equity incentives. She assists clients in the technology and life sciences sectors.
"Paula is very responsive, offering excellent advice. The strongest skill of all is her ability to listen and understand what we are seeking to help us get there."
"Paula is exceptionally dedicated to her client's success, is very knowledgeable, and gives sound, practical advice and solutions."
"She was able to ask only the most relevant questions to simplify complicated legal matters in a timely manner with utmost alacrity."
Nicola Squire advises a variety of public and private companies on compensation and benefits matters. She is skilled in counselling domestic and international clients on their incentive plans.
"Nicola provides excellent client service, demonstrates strong technical ability and offers tailored advice."
"Nicola helps solve our needs while making sure we adhere to the legal and operating standards required."
"Nicola is a fantastic lawyer, easy to deal with and solves complex problems. She is hugely knowledgeable and answers questions on the spot without having to take things away."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cooley LLP
UK-wide