Clifford Chance LLP‘s group is highly regarded by its portfolio of renowned clients for its ’collaborative and business-centred approach’. It is well-placed to provide advice to regulated companies regarding sensitive and complex remuneration issues spanning corporate governance matters, reputational damage prevention, changes on the board of executives, and malus and clawback issues. The team is also equipped to advise on incentive plans and multi-jurisdictional employee share plans. ‘Outstanding partner’ Sonia Gilbert heads up the practice and is experienced in handling incentive arrangements, remuneration and employment tax matters. Andrew Patterson is also a key practitioner with broad expertise in financial services work, while David Baxter is noted for his capabilities advising on the design and implementation of incentive plans in both domestic and international contexts.
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‘Expertise, availability, and provision of pragmatic advice on complex issues.’
‘The team at CC work in strong partnership with us and nothing is too much of an issue, no matter how simple or complicated. They have a presence and confidence that provide the reassurance a client needs.'
'They are always on-hand to support us as a client. They have an expertise and a style that works for us.’
‘Sonia Gilbert and her extended team work hard to ensure we are in the best position. Nothing is too much trouble and Sonia, in particular, has a personable style that immediately puts you at ease. I would recommend them as a team to any other organisation.’
‘The team at Clifford Chance stands out because their approach is not simply around what is legislatively possible or not, but practically understanding the business needs and helping us to weigh the risks and benefits in line with our appetite for risk. It's a collaborative and business-centred approach which I really appreciate.’
‘Sonia Gilbert is an outstanding partner. She is calm, professional, clearly an expert but also a true business partner who understands the commercial challenges and works to find pragmatic solutions.’
Key clients
- Solvay
- Optiver
- Permira
- Diageo
- Airtel Africa
- CVC
- Harbour Energy
- MetLife
- Wizz Air
- Informa
- Allegro
- Itau
- easyJet
- Manulife
- Siemens
- MiddleGround Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Manulife on its acquisition of leading alternative credit manager, CQS, which holds about $13.5bn of assets under management.
- Advised Solvay on the successful implementation of its Employee Share Purchase Plan and the continued day-to-day guidance on the operation of the plan, including with regulatory and tax advice across multiple jurisdictions.
- Assisting three entities within the Siemens group with the management of share plans, both all-employee and senior executive.
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Andrew Patterson
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Sonia Gilbert