Management and Employee Incentives

Incentive schemes and bonus models are a strategically important area for our clients, both in connection with transactions and as part of companies’ ongoing operations. Wiersholm has established a dedicated practice in designing and implementing incentive schemes for management and employees.

We regularly assist both private and listed companies in developing and implementing effective arrangements that balance business objectives with applicable regulations and market practice.

Successful incentive schemes require both specialized expertise in the field and understanding of the broader legal landscape. We have established a dedicated team working specifically with incentive arrangements, supported by our broad expertise in relevant practice areas:

We work closely with company management, boards and owners to develop arrangements that effectively support their strategic objectives. Our experience with both private and listed companies provides us with valuable insight into market practice and trends, while ensuring compliance with increasingly complex regulations.

Our team assists throughout the entire process from initial design to implementation and ongoing administration. We place particular emphasis on developing practical solutions that are easy to communicate and administer, while providing the desired incentive effect and meeting regulatory requirements.

Our Services

Option program structuring
Employee Share Purchase Programs (ESPP)
Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
Synthetic arrangements such as synthetic options and shares
Performance shares
Management equity programs
Co-investment arrangements
Earn-out mechanisms
Bonus schemes
Securities law compliance and disclosure requirements for listed companies
Tax treatment
Employment law matters
Program and agreement documentation
Valuations and pricing models
Corporate law implementation
Euronext Securities Oslo registration

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