Corporate
Employee Share Plans and ESOPs
Giving your workforce equity is an enticing strategy to retain talented staff, foster workplace culture and reduce pressure on cashflow.
Getting started with equity incentives for your staff
At Biztech Lawyers, we understand the importance of equity incentives for retaining talented staff and fostering workplace culture in startups.
Our legal expertise enables us to assist technology companies in implementing effective profit-sharing and employee share plans.
From drafting comprehensive employee option plans to navigating regulatory requirements, we ensure that our clients can attract and incentivize top talent while mitigating risks and achieving their business goals.
“My startup company was in need of some urgent legal services and they took care of everything with super fine attention to detail and were very considerate of our financial situation."
Tom Phillips
Co-Founder / CEO
Hyperflow
Biztech Lawyers offers comprehensive support for businesses looking to introduce profit sharing for employees
With employee ownership schemes becoming an essential part of growth strategies for tech companies, structuring these plans effectively can unlock immense value.
At Biztech Lawyers, we specialize in designing Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Employee Share Purchase Plans, and other employee incentive schemes tailored to meet key business outcomes: cost-efficiency, incentivization, legal enforceability, and risk mitigation.
Our global team works closely with technology-driven businesses to craft equity incentives that not only motivate employees but also align seamlessly with corporate goals. By ensuring compliance with local regulations and minimizing potential risks, we help our clients implement share-based incentives that drive innovation, foster loyalty, and accelerate sustainable growth.
Employee Ownership Scheme, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Employee Incentive Schemes, Participation Share Ownership Plan... we got you
The success of profit-sharing and employee share plans hinges on four key business outcomes: cost-effectiveness, employee incentivization, legal enforceability, and risk mitigation.
At Biztech Lawyers, our approach is centered on achieving these outcomes for our clients. We work closely with technology companies to strategize cost-effective equity incentives that align with their business goals and comply with local regulations. Our thorough process ensures that employee option plans are legally enforceable and do not expose the business to undue risk. With our expert guidance, clients can implement equity-based remuneration packages that drive productivity, accelerate growth, and unlock the full potential of their workforce.
Employee Ownership Scheme, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Employee Incentive Schemes, Participation Share Ownership Plan... we got you
Employee Ownership Scheme, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Employee Incentive Schemes, Participation Share Ownership Plan... we got you
The success of profit-sharing and employee share plans hinges on four key business outcomes: cost-effectiveness, employee incentivization, legal enforceability, and risk mitigation.
At Biztech Lawyers, our approach is centered on achieving these outcomes for our clients. We work closely with technology companies to strategize cost-effective equity incentives that align with their business goals and comply with local regulations. Our thorough process ensures that employee option plans are legally enforceable and do not expose the business to undue risk. With our expert guidance, clients can implement equity-based remuneration packages that drive productivity, accelerate growth, and unlock the full potential of their workforce.
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Anthony Bekker
Managing Director | APAC
Anthony knows tech companies inside out, having been General Counsel and Head of Operations at ecommerce technology & software solutions unicorn Rokt for 5 years. Anthony oversaw Rokt’s 10x growth from Sydney, to Singapore, the US, the UK and Europe.
Anthony Bekker
Managing Director | APAC
Karine Ahton
Partner | Head of UK
Karine is a corporate, commercial, and data protection lawyer with over 20 years of experience in technology, media, and telecom. She advises founders, investors, and scale-ups on strategic growth across global markets.
Karine Ahton
Partner | Head of UK
Chris Spillman
Managing Director | Americas
Chris launched the firm’s practice in the United States and heads operations and growth in the Americas. He started his legal career in BigLaw as an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, in their Chicago office and private equity group.
Chris Spillman
Managing Director | Americas
Li Reilly
Partner | Americas
Li is a corporate, commercial, and compliance lawyer with in-house and BigLaw experience. She supports growing tech companies across the U.S. with strategic, business-first legal advice.
Li Reilly
Partner | Americas
Julie Collins
Senior Lawyer | Special Counsel
Julie Collins is a Senior Lawyer at Biztech Lawyers. Well versed in corporate and transactional law, her experience spans from entity formation and corporate transactions to real estate, business, and banking.
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Kaitlin is a Senior Lawyer at Biztech Lawyers with in-house and BigLaw experience. She advises emerging tech companies, entrepreneurs, and investors on complex financings, deal structuring, and corporate governance.
Kaitlin Zellner
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Sharon Taraska
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Sharon is a Senior Lawyer at Biztech with more than 20 years of experience advising organizations on contract strategy, risk management and complex commercial transactions in technology-driven and regulated environments, including the life sciences sector.
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Francisco Moran
Lawyer | Of Counsel
Francisco has extensive experience working in and with start-ups to help them scale. His experience across diverse industries (including energy generation, production and logistics, B2B SaaS and more) has honed his ability to understand new verticals quickly and to provide highly-tailored legal advice.
Francisco Moran
Lawyer | Of Counsel
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Senior Lawyer
Rujuta is a Senior Lawyer at Biztech Lawyers with in-house and Big Law experience. She advises tech companies and financial institutions on implementation of new products, regulatory compliance as well as general business-as-usual matters.
Rujuta Natu
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Jan Go
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Jan is a Senior Lawyer at Biztech Lawyers handling corporate and commercial matters. She guides tech businesses through every stage of growth—drafting IP agreements, commercial terms and steering funding rounds—so founders can focus on innovating with confidence.
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Kelly Skalsky is a seasoned corporate paralegal with an extensive background in supporting in-house counsel across various facets of business law. With over seven years of professional experience, Kelly has honed her skills in the dynamic fields of business contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and international business development.
Kelly Skalsky
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