Often assisting serial investors and private company clients, Shoosmiths LLP advises on the design and implementation equity incentive arrangements and management incentive plans. The practice is jointly led by tax expert Tom Wilde and Dan Sharman, who is praised for his 'superb practical and legal knowledge in the area of employee share schemes'. Marie Mann is well versed in matters concerning company share option plans.
Testimonials
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‘Dan Sharman and the team are responsive and accessible, bringing good ideas to the fore and calmly explaining the pros and cons of different structures.’
‘Dan Sharman led from the front - he was available when I needed him and was always calm and collected.’
‘Dan Sharman and Marie Mann are superb to work with. They had a unique capacity to manage a multi-jurisdiction employee share scheme.’
‘Dan Sharman has superb practical and legal knowledge in the area of employee share schemes and related tax matters.’
- 'One quality that I have valued in the individuals at Shoosmiths is their willingness to listen and collaborate.'
- 'Marie Mann has proven to be skilled and knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of her clients' needs and objectives.'
Key clients
- Equitix Investment Management Ltd
- Rothschild
- TFC Europe Limited and Foresight Group LLP
- Foresight Group LLP
- Gresham House Investment Management (Guernsey) Limited
- YFM Private Equity
- Kortext Limited
- Big Green Smile Limited
- Octopus Investments Limited
- Aramark Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Equitix Investment Management Ltd on its £84m investment into Freedom Fibre Limited.
- Advised Five Arrows Principal Investments IV Investment Holding Sarl, on its acquisition of Mintec.
- Advised EV Chargers Limited on its £165m investment from Denham which will be used to deliver EV charge points across the UK by 2027.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Wilde, Dan Sharman