Clifford Chance LLP

Praised for its ‘high quality business-focused advice’, Clifford Chance LLP's team is particularly active across high profile advisory work, such as the implementation of broad-based employee share plans across multiple jurisdictions, and corporate transactions involving remuneration issues. The group is also well placed to advise on ESG remuneration matters and technical issues raised by the switch to a more hybrid workforce. Sonia Gilbert leads the team; her broad practice includes advising on board level hires and terminations and employee retention in the context of corporate transactions. Andrew Patterson, who is praised for his ’industry knowledge and insight’, is well versed in corporate governance and global share plans, while David Baxter frequently guides public and private companies through the design and implementation of share incentive plans.