Employee Share Schemes & Incentives
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Provided by Travers Smith LLP
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Chambers Review
Travers Smith assists with all stages of incentive programmes, from creation to implementation. It offers a full range of support on transactions and advises on domestic and international matters for a wide client base, including publicly traded and privately owned companies. Travers Smith also advises clients on corporate governance matters.
Work Highlights
- Travers Smith advised on share incentive plans and cash rewards for Numis following its takeover by Deutsche Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They were very focused on finding solutions for the company and were practical-minded."
"Travers Smith is keenly aware of the commercial implications of legal advice."
"They are absolute experts in their field."
"They were very focused on finding solutions for the company and were practical-minded."
"Travers Smith is keenly aware of the commercial implications of legal advice."
"They are absolute experts in their field."
Notable Practitioners
Mahesh Varia is an experienced practitioner and is recognised as an expert on transactional share scheme and remuneration matters. He is commended for his deep understanding of EMI plans.
"Mahesh is a thought leader and a client favourite."
"Mahesh is very technical and solutions-focused, with great expertise. He is very good at communicating with the clients."
"Mahesh always ensures the job gets done to a high standard and is on hand to assist with any issues that arise."
Elissavet Grout has notable experience of advising on the complex incentive arrangements arising from transactions.
"Elissavet delivers clear, focused advice on complex matters and spots the issues coming down the line, solving them before they become a problem."
"Elissavet is a very strong up-and-coming lawyer."
"Elissavet is very representative of the team; she is very technical and good at what she does."
"Elissavet is an excellent lawyer and is very good at what she does."