Ms Kate Crompton > Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
22 Bishopsgate
London
EC2N 4BQ
England

Work Department

Corporate

Position

European Counsel

Career

Kate Crompton represents companies throughout the corporate lifecycle, from FTSE 100-listed entities, to private equity-backed companies and startups, in all aspects of equity incentive matters. Ms. Crompton’s practice includes advising on the design, implementation and operation of share incentive plans, related tax issues and the impact of corporate transactions on those arrangements, as well as on establishing and operating employee benefit trusts. She has worked with several companies to complete these arrangements on a global basis. In addition, she advises on directors’ remuneration and directors’ reporting requirements, as well as related corporate governance matters and regulatory compliance.

Education

  • Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School, 2011
  • G.D.L., BPP Law School, 2010
  • B.A., Bristol University, 2009

Lawyer Rankings

London > Employment > Employee share schemes

The practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP is led by Louise Batty and is well placed to advise its roster of clients on the impact of high-value transactions, including takeovers and acquisitions, on incentives and compensatory schemes. Batty is experienced advising on a broad range of related aspects, from tax to trusts issues. Design, implementation and operation specialist Kate Crompton is a key name to note in the team, while Katie Barnes has experience advising well-known names and FTSE companies on equity incentives and remuneration matters at a global level.