No images? Click here Dear EOA Subscriber, Tomorrow we will be welcoming Jess Mitchell (Tapestry Compliance), Luke Geary(Mills Oakley), and Janna DeVylder (Meld Studios) for our next EOA Experts Panel webinar to discuss the Employee ownershiptrusts in law firms: canit happen in Australia. This webinar will be held on Thursday, 15th December 2022 at 10am (AEDT). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4616576081353/WN_Tfc5PR_zRDOyorKtNS3Gaw More infoThere are now over 1,000 companies owned by employee ownership trusts in the UK, including many professional services firms in fields like architecture. As far as law firms go, there are only a handful that have converted to
EOTs in the UK, and none in Australia - yet. Watch the recording: New Corporate disclosure regime for employee share schemesThe Corporate disclosure rules for offering interests in employee share schemes significantly changed on 1 October 2022. These rules have particular impact and provide opportunities for the manner in which equity can be provided in unlisted entities. They also create new obligation and processes for compliance from the listed companies. In our most recent webinar Jack Hill, a partner in King & Wood Mallesons corporate section presented on the new rules and their impact. Jack has particular expertise in the corporate treatment of employee ownership arrangements for both private and public companies. Share your story with EOA!EOA is looking to publish more stories about employee share schemes in 2022. If you manage or are involved in a share scheme we'd love to hear from you! Questions for the publication will include why the specific scheme was launched, whether the main objectives were achieved, whether the scheme has been successful and what the average employee participation rate is. If you would like to be involved please email EOA Communications Officer, Max Karklins, at max.karklins@employeeownership.com.au |