Employee Share Schemes & Incentives

Mark Ife advises on remuneration and incentives issues arising from transactions and takeovers. His client base includes notable financial services companies.

"Mark is my go-to share plans lawyer."

"Mark is amazing, very knowledgeable and able to relate our questions to practical options."

"Incentives are a tricky area and many firms have employment capabilities with no incentives specialist. Mark is extremely impressive."

"Mark is extremely impressive and really works in partnership with us. He is highly recommended."

"I would say that Mark has the most in-depth knowledge out of any incentives lawyer I've worked with or spoken to."

Paul Ellerman advises listed and private companies on remuneration and share plans. He is well versed in advising clients in the context of both domestic and cross-border transactions.

"Paul shows a very high level of service, sophistication and commercial awareness and is also very pleasant to work with."

"Paul is a real expert in the field of complex remuneration matters."

"Paul is abreast of market trends and is able to give up to date counsel on the direction to take."

"He is thoughtful and thorough in his approach, with a positive attitude."

Kiran Khetia advises on the share plan aspects of corporate transactions and corporate governance issues. She is proficient in assisting clients with executive remuneration.

"Kiran has developed a much broader practice at Herbert Smith. She is strong on private work and has developed on public side work too, so she is well regarded."

"Kiran is a very capable lawyer who is very good and a safe pair of hands."

Christopher White advises on the setting up and rolling out of new share schemes.

"Chris is an experienced adviser who is great with the detail and considered in his responses."

"Chris was able to provide very solid advice and exhibits a sound client service approach and tone."

"He is pragmatic and commercially aware."

Niall Crean assists listed and private companies with a range of remuneration matters. He advises on cash and share-based incentive arrangements.

"Niall always shares his knowledge in a user-friendly way."

"He always knows his facts and is able to deliver advice in a calm and measured way."