Ashurst boosts incentives capability with key hire
08 January 2019
International law firm Ashurst today announces the appointment of Nicholas Stretch to lead its incentives team in London.
Nicholas joins from CMS where he was head of incentives from 2006, having previously been a partner in Norton Rose Fulbright. With over 20 years' experience in advising on employee share plans and executive pay issues, Nicholas advises listed and private companies on all aspects of employee equity and cash bonus arrangements. Nicholas is currently chairman of the tax committee of Share Plan Lawyers and has been chairman of the Quoted Companies Alliance Share Scheme expert group.
Commenting, Crowley Woodford, head of Ashurst 's European employment practice, said:
"Nicholas is a highly regarded and experienced practitioner whose expertise in incentives will enhance our practice and add real value to our clients. His appointment will add significantly to our team."
Nicholas Stretch commented:
"I am looking forward to working with Ashurst's clients not only on the high number of complex corporate transactions the firm is being instructed on, but also at a time when issues surrounding executive pay have never been more subject to scrutiny from investors."
