In private equity settings, executives often primarily focus on the management equity plans. However, this is an employment situation and the other aspect of employment, such as employment agreements, annual compensation and restrictive covenants also must be considered.

Michael S. Sirkin, US Chairman and Managing Director of Jamieson, discusses the logistics and implications of going private transactions on the chief executive officer and other senior management

Michael S. Sirkin, US Chairman and Managing Director of Jamieson, discusses the logistics and implications of going private transactions on the chief executive officer and other senior management

Michael Sirkin, Chairman & Managing Director of Jamieson USA, discusses the logic of “skin in the game” and attainment of agreement on the proper level.

Michael Sirkin, Chairman & Managing Director of Jamieson USA, discusses the logic of “skin in the game” and attainment of agreement on the proper level.

The insurance sector has attracted significant attention from financial investors recently. John Greenland, Partner, provides his insight including a look at some of the management trends the firm has been seeing.

The insurance sector has attracted significant attention from financial investors recently. John Greenland, Partner, provides his insight including a look at some of the management trends the firm has been seeing.

As we move into the next financial year, we have noticed the following 10 observations from the past year.

Public equity markets are back in fashion with Investors, both on the sell and the buy side.

Public equity markets are back in fashion with Investors, both on the sell and the buy side.

Michael Sirkin, Chairman and Managing Director of Jamieson USA, explores the impact of an IPO exit on equity grants in private equity portfolio companies and related equity issues

Michael Sirkin, Chairman and Managing Director of Jamieson USA, explores the impact of an IPO exit on equity grants in private equity portfolio companies and related equity issues

We appreciate potential cross-border cultural and technical challenges, and negotiate and structure bespoke equity terms.

We appreciate potential cross-border cultural and technical challenges, and negotiate and structure bespoke terms.

Terms are agreed before management can commit to the deal. It’s beneficial for sellers and buyers, avoids any last-minute disruption and enables buyers to execute quickly.

Terms are agreed before management commits. It’s beneficial for sellers and buyers, avoids any last-minute disruption and enables buyers to execute quickly.

Our track record of over 500 transactions over the past 15 years speaks for itself.

Our track record of over 500 transactions over the past 15 years speaks for itself.

The size and capabilities of our team mean we can plan, prepare, sense check and benchmark your deal terms whilst working to a tight deadline.

The size and capabilities of our team mean we can plan, prepare, sense check and benchmark your deal terms.

This article looks at the different equity compensation models for senior management of private equity owned companies vs those of publicly traded companies.

This article looks at the different equity compensation models for senior management of private equity owned companies vs those of publicly traded companies.

Jamieson Founder and Chairman, Ian Jamieson, shares the firm’s observations and thoughts on the impact of Covid-19 on management incentive plans in private equity

Jamieson Founder and Chairman, Ian Jamieson, shares the firm's observations and thoughts on the impact of Covid-19 on management incentive plans in private equity

Michael Sirkin, Chairman & Managing Director of Jamieson USA, shares his views on management equity grants in US private equity transactions

Michael Sirkin, Chairman & Managing Director of Jamieson USA, shares his views on management equity grants in US private equity transactions

Michael Sirkin, Chairman & Managing Director of Jamieson USA, shares his views on US vs European Management Incentive Plans

Michael Sirkin, Chairman & Managing Director of Jamieson USA, shares his views on US vs European Management Incentive Plans

Michael Sirkin, Chairman and Managing Director of Jamieson USA, discusses topics that a CEO will face going through a private equity acquisition

Michael Sirkin, Chairman and Managing Director of Jamieson USA, discusses topics that a CEO will face going through a private equity acquisition

Michael Sirkin, Chairman and Managing Director of Jamieson USA, discusses the impact on management equity incentives when private equity firms exit portfolio companies.

Michael Sirkin, Chairman and Managing Director of Jamieson USA, discusses the impact on management equity incentives when private equity firms exit portfolio companies.