Taylor Wessing LLP‘s ’quick and effective’ practice has expertise covering the share scheme aspects of high-value and cross-jurisdictional transactions, acting for well-known corporate clients; the group's client roster features names across a range of sectors including the energy, tech and professional services industries. In addition, the practice also handles the design and implementation of all employee plans, employee trusts, and share incentive plans. Team head Ann Casey is experienced in advising national and international clients, and Claire Matthews ensures ‘the best possible customer service’, while Katie Lewis is described as ’phenomenally good’.
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Testimonials
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‘Taylor Wessing's practice is highly experienced in share schemes matters, having a profound knowledge of the market and a level of sophistication connected with the complexity of matters and clients involved.'
'The intense collaboration with offices and representatives in several countries allows the team to respond in a quick and effective manner, with deep knowledge of the specificities of the markets involved.’
‘Claire Matthews is a professional with an in-depth knowledge of the market, regularly drawing on the support of colleagues from jurisdictions relevant to the solution of the problem. Claire is responsive and actively manages the matter, leading the team in order to ensure the best possible customer service.’
'Claire Matthews and Ann Casey are stand out partners.'
‘A super team, would highly recommend.’
‘Katie Lewis is phenomenally good, provides outstanding advice with a commercial approach, has a great turnaround, and conveys information in a manner for the layman to understand. As kind with her time as she is an expert in her domain.’
Key clients
- TrustedHousesitters Group Ltd
- BITKRAFT Ventures Token Fund I, L.P.
- Inflexion Group
- Aukett Swanke plc
- myenergi Group Ltd
- Loopio Inc.
- APCO Worldwide Limited
- City of London Group plc
- Encora Digital LLC
Work highlights
- Advised TrustedHousesitters, Rockpool Investments and members of the TrustedHousesitters management team on Rockpool's successful exit from TrustedHousesitters.
- Advised Aukett Swanke plc on setting up a new suite of share plans.
- Advised BITKRAFT Ventures as the lead investor for Scriptic's $5.7m seed round.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Katie Lewis
Taylor Wessing LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Claire Matthews
Taylor Wessing LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ann Casey