Overview

There are many reasons why business owners consider setting up an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). But, without a doubt, by allowing employees to shape their own future within the company, EOTs serve as a powerful tool to prioritise employee wellbeing, retention, and the long-term success of your business.

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Figuring out the pros and cons of employee ownership, the process, legal jargon, and tax implications can be pretty tricky. The good news? You don’t need to be an expert on this – that’s what we’re here for.

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Employee ownership trusts are our speciality. Our teams have racked up some experience over the years that’s for sure. It might be former owners retiring or setting up a different management structure while still contributing to the business’s growth. Whatever your situation, you’ll be matched to a diverse and experienced team who are on hand to guide you through the process from start to finish.

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At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
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  • Engage Technical Solutions, a Wiltshire-based technical consultancy for the defence sector, on the sale to the trustees of a newly formed Employee Ownership Trust
  • Drummond Central, a Newcastle-based creative agency, on its transition to employee ownership. This sees the business being acquired by a newly formed Employee Ownership Trust, ensuring it continues to run in a way that protects the agency and all its people
  • NEL Technologies, a Newcastle-based manufacturer of components for use in the aerospace and oil and gas exploration industries.
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