Fieldfisher‘s team has a particular specialism in employee ownership trust matters; co-heads of the group Mark Gearing and Neil Palmer are both highly regarded for their ’deep experience’ in this area. The team also has strong expertise in advising employee-owned companies on the establishment and implementation of companies and hybrid EO structures; it also assists EO clients with tax, share plan and M&A-related matters, supporting clients with incentive and remuneration plans. Graeme Nuttall retired from practice in March 2024 and Jennifer Martin departed the team in December 2023.
Testimonials
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‘We have received continuity of high-quality service over the last few years. Fieldfisher have suggested solutions to meet our commercial objectives and have been thorough in their documentation and explanation of the same.’
‘Mark Gearing has a thorough understanding of our business and the employee ownership aspects that have been introduced. Mark has strong communication skills and makes himself available to the client whenever required.’
‘A deep knowledge acquired over many years of Employee Ownership Trusts, with the ability to link in with other specialisms at the firm, to deliver first-rate legal and tax advice on complex EOT transactions.’
‘Mark Gearing and Neil Palmer both have deep experience on EOT transactions.'
Key clients
- MAPP (Property Management) Limited
- Pitch Marketing Group Limited
- Saietta Group Plc
- CT Automotive Group Plc
- Ocean Harvest Technology Group Plc
- PMA Production Services Limited
- Trigger Group Ltd
- Vizlib Ltd
- Petrichor Partners, LP
- Kwalee Ltd
- Albourne Partners Limited
- Northamber Plc
- Hartshead Resources NL
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Gearing, Neil Palmer