Discover the core principles and essential structures of share schemes, guiding legal professionals through their strategic implementation and governance. Equip your practice with insights on employee motivation, retention, and reward mechanisms to enhance corporate performance and compliance. Dive into the nuances of designing, advising, and managing effective share incentive arrangements tailored to various business needs. Ensure you stay ahead of regulatory changes and market trends to proficiently counsel your clients.
This week's edition of Share Incentives weekly highlights includes: (1) Glass Lewis’s report on UK executive pay issues during the 2026 proxy season,...
This week's edition of Share Incentives weekly highlights includes: (1) WTW’s 2026 market data report on director remuneration in FTSE 100 companies,...
This week's edition of Share Incentives weekly highlights includes: (1) a government consultation on modernising corporate reporting which proposes...
This week's edition of Share Incentives weekly highlights includes a focus on executive pay, as peak AGM season comes to an end....
Malus and clawbackThe use of malus and clawbackThe concept of withholding or even recovering value from executives if a material adverse event occurs...
What is a long-term incentive plan?A long-term incentive plan (LTIP) is a term that is commonly used among listed companies to describe executive...
Nil paid shares and partly paid shares—practical considerationsWhat are nil paid shares and partly paid shares?When shares are issued, their...
Implementing share plans—ways to manage dilution of existing shareholdersWhat is share dilution?Share dilution happens when a company issues...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin termDefinitionMeaningActa iure imperiiLegal
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