The Government is launching the PISCES trading platform this spring, enabling private companies to trade shares with investors without a full public listing. New EMI/CSOP schemes can use PISCES for share option exercises, but existing schemes cannot be amended.
26/03/2025
This blog explores the practical and technical hurdles business owners must navigate, both before and after becoming employee-owned. From the exercise of existing options and tax implications to ensuring EMI eligibility and structuring post-EOT incentives, careful planning is crucial….
04/12/2024
We have once again achieved a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers & Partners 2025 legal guide in the Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership category and three of our lawyers have been ranked in band 1…
17/10/2024
Proud to be ranked as a Leading Firm in Legal 500’s Law firm Guide 2025…
02/10/2024
Changes to Save as you Earn (SAYE) share scheme bonus rate and the latest insights from HMRC on employee share schemes explained…
12/09/2024
If you’re thinking of becoming employee owned through an EOT, you may want to complete the sale before 30 October to be sure of the current 0% CGT exemption.
With 30 October now the confirmed date for the new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves’ first budget, could there be tax changes that might impact employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and tax-advantaged personal share schemes? Founder and Manging Director, Robert Postlethwaite discusses the various possible scenarios and the implications for employee ownership.
05/08/2024
Robert Postlethwaite, Founder and MD of Postlethwaite Solicitors, looks at whether any of the major political parties have manifesto plans to encourage more employee ownership and whether there is any possibility of changes to the tax incentives….
23/06/2024
We are delighted to have been ranked once again as Band 1 for Chambers & Partners 2024 legal rankings guide for:
Category: Employee Share Schemes & Incentives: Employee Ownership
Lawyer: David Reuben (11 years ranked)
Lawyer: Robert Postlethwaite (13 years ranked) read on for more…
19/10/2023
For the 10th year in a row, we are delighted to hear the news today that we have been ranked as a leading firm in Legal 500’s 2024 Law Firm Guide.
04/10/2023
e submitted our response to the Government consultation on Share Incentive Plans (SIPs) and Save As You Earn (SAYE) employee share schemes. The aim of the call for evidence from the Government was for them to consider the opportunities to improve and simplify these schemes. Our summarised response….
13/09/2023
