Equity Incentives | Legislation & Market Practice

Incentives, remuneration and corporate governance are now issues constantly in the headlines. Staying on top of frequent changes in legislation and market practice is a crucial part of any employer's business and fundamental in managing reputational risk, particularly for remuneration committees. We are experts in all the technical aspects of this area such as tax, company, securities and regulatory law. We are also experienced in share plan design and regularly advise clients on the impact of corporate transactions on share plans. Our proactive analysis of market practice and data means we have real insight and up-to-date knowledge of current market equity and reward trends thereby enabling us to provide our clients with practical and commercial expert advice.

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The G20's adoption of a global framework of standards on financial sector pay has prompted governments and financial regulatory bodies around the world to re-examine and reform remuneration rules.
On 17 June 2010 the European Parliament approved a directive which will amend the EU Prospectus Directive (the PD). A number of the amendments are relevant to the operation of employee share plans in Europe.

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Allen & Overy LLP is advising Thomson Reuters on the planned unification of its dual listed company (DLC) structure. The unification will consolidate and improve the trading of the company’s shares and simplify its capital structure.
Allen & Overy LLP is providing advice on English legal and regulatory matters to Interwoven, Inc. ("Interwoven") on its acquisition by Autonomy Corporation plc ("Autonomy") for USD775 million in cash. Interwoven is a NASDAQ listed company specialising in content management software solutions. Fenwick & West LLP is advising Interwoven on US law.
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