James Sullivan-Tailyour
Senior Associate
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Senior Associate
UK and international companies, in both the private and listed environment, on share incentives matters - from implementing tax-efficient arrangements to FS regulatory requirements and the impact of M&A transactions.
James advises on all aspects of share incentives and assists clients in a range of sectors and at different stages of maturity - from start-ups to FTSE100 companies.
James has significant experience advising UK listed companies on the adoption of new share plans and the associated regulatory requirements, the UK Corporate Governance Code and the expectations of UK institutional investors. He also advises early-stage and PE-backed companies on implementing tax-efficient EMI option and growth share arrangements.
James also advises companies in the financial services sector on structuring both cash- and equity-based variable compensation arrangements to comply with applicable regulatory obligations, and has assisted a number of FS clients in implementing and enforcing clawback arrangements on remuneration.
James also has extensive transactional experience, advising clients on both the buy-side and sell-side in preparing for M&A transactions and IPOs, and assisting them in managing the impact of those transactions on employee incentives and implementing new incentive arrangements.
Legal Director
Julian advises clients in relation to a wide range of construction and energy related matters including disputes under the JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke forms of contract.
Senior Associate
Andreas is a specialist lawyer for employment law and advises companies and public employers, particularly in the technology sector and in the defence and international trade sector.
Consultant
Anna specialises in the law relating to local authorities. She has particular experience of advising on public law aspects of property redevelopment projects, including compulsory purchase.
Partner
Akshai leads the firm's global mining group and its African oil & gas team. He has extensive advisory experience in London and Paris on acquisitions & disposals, joint ventures, state contracts and commercial arrangements across the energy lifecycle.
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