John is the partner in the corporate department specialising in employee incentive work. He regularly provides advice on the structuring, implementation, maintenance and vesting of management and employee incentive arrangements to both UK and overseas companies of varying sizes. His recent experience includes:
- structuring an incentive arrangement in the run-up to a £16 million deal to enable management to share in the proceeds of sale;
- advising vendors, purchasers and funders on the taxation implications of a large number of transactions on management and employee incentives;
- establishing a share incentive arrangement for a property company in which over 1,000 employees participated in its launch; and
- implementing a share incentive plan for a UK subsidiary of a US corporate.
What people say...
"May I take this opportunity of thanking you both for all of your professional input. Your attention to detail far exceeded your remit but the outcome has been a success.”
Clive Palmer, Director, Contact Transport
Contact Transport is a 300 vehicle logistics provider delivering haulage, courier, and supply chain management, parcel and pallet services. www.contacttransport.com
Background
John trained with Eversheds and then moved to another national law firm, Hammonds (now Squire Sanders), where he speciaised in tax. He then joined 'Big Four' accountancy firm, KPMG, in 2005 to concentrate on employee incentives before moving to Wright Hassall in 2008.
Interests
John is a keen sportsman and enjoys football and keeping fit.
