International legal practice Osborne Clarke has hired partner Michael Carter in its incentives team and wider tax practice. Michael, who will sit in Osborne Clarke’s London office, joins from Addleshaw Goddard where he was a Partner for eight years.

Michael has over 20 years’ experience in helping listed, private and global companies on all aspects of employee remuneration and employment taxes. He has a particular focus on the design, drafting and implementation of share and cash incentive plans for both executives and all employees. Before he joined Addleshaw Goddard in 2008, he was a partner and head of the executive compensation practice at KPMG.

Michael is ranked as a leading practitioner in his field in Chambers & Partners and in 2014, he was listed as a “Best Client Partner 2014” in a survey of FTSE 100 General Counsel for client service and satisfaction.

Paul Matthews, head of Osborne Clarke’s advisory practice said:

“Michael is a highly experienced practitioner in his field, recognised by peers and clients alike. His proven track record in technical expertise and client service makes him an ideal fit for Osborne Clarke, both strategically and culturally.

“We’re really looking forward to having Michael on board.”

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