Icon Law LLP

Right now, the stakes could not be higher for Private Equity managers. The performance of the industry, not to mention future allocations, depends on its ability to steer a highly diverse portfolio of about 65,000 companies to safety. Icon Law is designed to advise on the taxation and structuring of share scheme and incentive arrangements across those businesses on a cross-border basis. We are perfectly placed to support the most progressive sponsors on the employment and incentivisation of management teams and the structuring of tax efficient equity and carry structures. We regularly lead on the negotiation, drafting and implementation of the management equity piece in Private Equity-backed acquisitions. Even after the deal has closed, we continue to advise on portfolio company executive employment and incentive issues as teams are refreshed and equity may need to be restructured. Regardless of the economic cycle, our expertise is extremely valuable for companies looking to grow.