About Paula

Paula Holland has more than 20 years’ experience of executive compensation and equity incentives in the UK, the US and internationally. Companies turn to Paula for advice and transactional support throughout their life cycle as they build their businesses, expand internationally and plan their exits. Paula is skilled in advising multi-nationals, both public and private, on the incentive aspects of their most strategic transactions including M&As, with a focus on private equity, IPOs, and SPACs. She also assists remuneration committees in their determinations relating to retention and incentive arrangements for board members and senior management.

Passions

Horse riding

Modern art

I love to see companies start, grow and exit with the help of retention and incentive arrangements which keep their people engaged and driven. Hopefully a recipe for success!

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Experience

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Admissions and credentials

  • England and Wales

Rankings and accolades

The Legal 500 UK: Employee Share Schemes (2022)

Chambers & Partners (UK): Leading Individual - Employee Share Schemes (2022)

Paula Holland is very responsive, very knowledgeable and very helpful.

Employee Share Schemes & Incentives – Chambers UK 2024

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