Delve into the intricacies of share subscriptions and explore non-tax advantaged arrangements that offer flexibility and strategic benefits. This topic provides essential insights for legal teams navigating the nuances of these financial instruments within the industry. Equip yourself with expert knowledge to advise on the establishment and regulatory adherence of these incentive schemes.
This week's edition of Share Incentives weekly highlights includes (1) a focus on executive pay as the AGM season continues, and (2) a new Q&A with...
Tax analysis: On 23 June 2026, the government announced a package of technical tax policy proposals aimed at reducing administrative burdens and...
HMRC has published the Employer Bulletin for June 2026....
This week's edition of Share Incentives weekly highlights includes (1) a reminder of the 6 July filing deadline for annual share schemes returns to...
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...
Growth shares—practical examples and comparisons with optionsWhat are growth shares?Growth shares, also known as value shares or hurdle shares, are a specially constituted class of shares which have restricted rights. These rights are designed to allow the growth shareholder to participate only in
Phantom share awards and optionsWhat is a phantom award?Phantom awards, broadly speaking, can be split into two categories, phantom share awards and phantom options.Phantom share awardsA phantom share award is best described as a right to receive a cash payment equal to the value of a real share.You
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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