Employee Share Schemes & Incentives
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Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Gide has established in Paris a leading team dedicated to employee shareholding, executive compensation and related governance issues. Our team is composed of partners Sami Toutounji, Françoise Even, Caroline Lan and Jean-François Louit, of our M&A/Corporate practice group.
Our added value:
- A dedicated team that is recognised as the market leader with expertise in French law and knowledge of plan implementation around the world
- An ability to cover all relevant issues, thanks in particular to the firm's full service capacity (in particular corporate and tax aspects) as well as an organized international network for key jurisdictions outside of France
- First-rate experience that make this team a market leader, in particular in the context of IPOs
- A solid track record. Over the last two years, our team has successfully implemented approximately 50 share purchase plans, extending to approximately 100 countries, handling all legal and tax aspects
Gide's field of expertise:
- Design of employee stock purchase and executive compensation plans
- International plan implementation
- IPO and capital markets experience
- Governance
Chambers Review
Gide Loyrette Nouel is highly praised for its knowledge and offering in matters related to the implementation of employee share schemes and incentives. The team consists of several experts in the field and advises large international clients on all topics from employee stock purchases to savings plans.
Work Highlights
- Gide Loyrette Nouel advised Carrefour on a two-tranche equity issuance to employees through a French FCPE fund.
Strengths
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"The lawyers at Gide Loyrette Nouel are focused and know a lot about this area of the law. They are truly specialists, and it is a pleasure working with them every time."
"The team are very nice, competent and responsive."
"We are always very satisfied with the solutions proposed. The lawyers are fast, relevant, creative and constructive."
"They have a very broad and deep knowledge of the subject matters, regulatory landscape and benchmarks."
"The expertise of the team is very specific. They can also involve teams in other countries to help implement the plan and find solutions."
"The lawyers at Gide Loyrette Nouel are focused and know a lot about this area of the law. They are truly specialists, and it is a pleasure working with them every time."
"The team are very nice, competent and responsive."
"We are always very satisfied with the solutions proposed. The lawyers are fast, relevant, creative and constructive."
"They have a very broad and deep knowledge of the subject matters, regulatory landscape and benchmarks."
"The expertise of the team is very specific. They can also involve teams in other countries to help implement the plan and find solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Françoise Even advises on employee stock purchase schemes, remuneration and governance initiatives, as well as equity plans. She has experience working with clients hailing from the manufacturing, retail and media sectors.
"Françoise Even anticipates all the issues we need to focus on and is very much someone who can accompany us. She knows our files very well."
Sami Toutounji wins acclaim for his deep knowledge and experience in employee shareholding initiatives. He assists large clients across the automotive, retail and technology sectors with equity issuances and international employee stock purchase plans.
"Sami Toutounji has outstanding expertise and knowledge, and provides a great level of service."
"He has a very strong and deep knowledge and commitment."
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