Employee Incentive Plans

Our firm specializes in advisory services related to equity compensation plans, offering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of businesses navigating the complex landscape of employee incentives. We collaborate with clients to design, implement, and manage a wide array of equity-based compensation strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory compliance, and best practices.

With a focus on optimizing employee incentives, our team excels in structuring stock option plans that strike a harmonious balance between employee motivation and organizational goals. We guide clients through the intricacies of option grant structures, vesting schedules, and exercise policies to create plans that drive employee engagement and loyalty.

Additionally, our firm is adept at assisting clients in implementing foreign equity compensation plans to local requirements. Our comprehensive approach extends to addressing tax, regulatory and labour law considerations, ensuring seamless integration with local frameworks. We navigate the complexities of cross-border regulations to provide clients with effective and compliant global equity compensation solutions.

Whether you are looking to enhance your stock option plans or seeking to implement global equity compensation strategies, our team is dedicated to delivering results that align with your unique business objectives. Collaborate with us to navigate the complexities of equity compensation with confidence and strategic insight.

 

Recognitions
Legal 500 2024, Employment, Estonia office
"Speed of interaction is exceptional, and the quality of the feedback is always extremely thorough with the opportunity to talk through case management to explore the best solutions. Solutions are always followed by cited legislation."
Chambers Europe 2024, Corporate/Commercial, Estonia office
"The team is able to provide very timely and practical solutions without losing the legal sophistication and substance."
Legal 500 2024, Employment, Estonia office
"Based on my experience, I always receive a response to my request via email quickly. This is a big plus for me as a client as I want to be sure that my requests are being handled as quickly as possible. It is also very much appreciated that they offer different communication channels to get in touch with them, I can always reach out and ask for clarity if I need it at any time."
Chambers Europe 2024, Employment, Estonia office
"COBALT is very strong at handling complex matters. The lawyers are always very practical and usually avoid over-complicated legal language and truly understand what is important in our business and approach."
Legal 500 2024, Employment, Estonia office
"Our company has worked with multiple different practices across the world and COBALT is the only one we have continued to use in Estonia and not changed throughout our company's existence. They are trustworthy and very accessible. We get quick responses when there are urgent cases, and everything is in English, meaning the information coming from them is understandable to everyone."
Chambers Europe 2024, Corporate/Commercial, Estonia office
"They really like to deep-dive into specific issues and bring examples of legal precedents. We also like that they provide a personal touch. They cover a broad range of legal practices."
Chambers Europe 2024, Corporate/Commercial, Estonia office
"COBALT provides very strong client service and the advice is delivered to an international standard."