Travers Smith LLP
Described by clients as a ‘team at the top of its game’, Travers Smith LLP excels at advising on the tax aspects of incentive arrangements, and is also well placed to advise on corporate, governance and corporate law considerations. The practice has additionally seen an increase in instructions in relation to advising on corporate governance matters for companies. ’Thought leader’ Mahesh Varia heads the practice, and is active on the incentives arrangements of complex transactions and secondary buyouts. Elissavet Grout is instructed by a wide range of public and private company client and is praised for her ability to advise on the ‘intricacies of share plans’. Employee benefit trusts and executive remuneration are among Claire Prentice‘s areas of expertise.
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Testimonials
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‘Mahesh Varia is a thought leader. He strikes the proper balance between commercial needs of clients and subject matter expertise.’
‘A brilliant employee share schemes team with an enviable breadth of knowledge and experience. Trusted for their technical capability but also their user friendly, commercial approach.’
‘We have worked closely with Mahesh Varia and his team for many years. As well as Mahesh, his colleagues Elissavet Grout, Claire Prentice and Hugo Twigg stand out.'
'Clear, confident advice, from a team at the top of their game.’
‘Elissavet Grout is outstanding - her ability to advise on the intricacies of the share plans our group operate is second to none.’
‘Very capable team with a thorough knowledge of their field. Effective and efficient’
‘Mahesh Varia and Hugo Twigg are a pleasure to work with, experts in their field and efficient in their approach.’
Key clients
- Noble Corporation plc
- Access Group
- O.C.S Group
- Autotrader Group
- Brewin Dolphin
- Ideagen plc
- EMIS Group plc
- Lifezone Metals
- Crestchic plc
- Equistone
- Bridgepoint
- Linde
- Saria Nederland BV
- S4
- Alexander Mann
- Mysale
Work highlights
- Advised Brewin Dolphin on its recommended £1.6bn takeover by RSC Wealth Management.
- Advised AIM listed healthcare software solutions company EMIS Group on its £1.24bn takeover by United Health Group.
- Advised Noble Corporation on its $3.4bn merger with fellow drilling company, Maersk.
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Practice head
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Mahesh Varia