Employee Share Schemes & Incentives
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Email address
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02073 490 296Chambers Review
DLA Piper houses an established team of incentives experts with expertise spanning a wide array of industry sectors. The group frequently advises on the structuring and implementation of complex share plans, as well as related tax implications.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper assisted Dechra on the employee share plan aspects of its acquisition by EQT in a deal valued at GBP4.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The DLA team is experienced, with good knowledge of share schemes. They were practical and efficient."
"DLA apply a client-focused approach and tailor their advice accordingly."
"DLA has recruited and retained well over the years. They are always available for support."
"The DLA team is experienced, with good knowledge of share schemes. They were practical and efficient."
"DLA apply a client-focused approach and tailor their advice accordingly."
"DLA has recruited and retained well over the years. They are always available for support."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Hipwell of DLA Piper LLP is the head of the employee remuneration and incentives team at the London office of the firm. He advises private and public companies incorporated in and outside the UK. He has an international employee share plans portfolio comprising clients from across 100 countries.
"Nick is easy to work with and has good knowledge of share schemes."
"Nick is a straight-talking adviser with decades of experience to back up his advice."
"Nick is easy to work with and has good knowledge of share schemes. He was very helpful in the establishment of our scheme."
"Nick is highly regarded in this area."
"Nick is always quite impressive."