Baker McKenzie is a key name in the market for cross-jurisdictional transactions, handling the share plan related aspects of corporate work for a client roster of household name clients. Jeremy Edwards is at the group's helm and is well placed to advise on the array of employee incentive matters, from design and implementation issues, to advising on remuneration developments and taxation. Gillian Parnell has broad-ranging expertise, which includes advising on modern workforce and remote working issues, as well as preparing clients for IR35 changes. Executive remuneration work is also one of the key areas of focus for both Will Clifton and Victoria Kirsch.
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'When we have had questions, they have been answered in a timely manner and with experience.’
‘All knowledgeable on the general rules and on our scheme.’
‘The team is very experienced in advising on employee schemes and related tax matters. They are very responsive and practical in their approach and give advice that is easy to follow.’
‘Gillian Parnell is my key contact and is an outstanding lawyer. We are also supported by Jeremy Edwards and Will Clifton, who know our business well and offer clear and timely advice.’
‘Very knowledgeable about our company and historical activity and current requirements.'
'Good at ensuring we are managing any new considerations, especially internationally.’
Key clients
- Colt
- Smith & Nephew plc
- Prudential plc
- DS Smith Plc
- Daily Mail & General Trust plc
- Haleon plc
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kofax
- Becton Dickinson
- SThree plc
Work highlights
- Advised Smith & Nephew plc with the annual launch of its key executive global share plans and international Sharesave plans into over 35 jurisdictions.
- Assisting Prudential plc as its principal share plan adviser, with global compliance for executive share plans and all employee share purchase plans.
- Assisting DS Smith Plc with all aspects of its executive and all-employee share plan design, implementation and operation.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Victoria Kirsch
Gillian Parnell
Practice head
Jeremy Edwards
Other key lawyers
Will Clifton; Gillian Parnell; Victoria Kirsch