George Barker, Associate Director

George primarily advises small and medium sized companies on direct and indirect employee ownership, in particular on implementing EOTs and employee share schemes.

Experience

George is an experienced adviser with a career spanning more than 17 years across the UK, Australia, and India. He has a strong record of delivering high-quality client service and making a measurable impact across a range of industries. His work includes helping numerous companies transition to indirect employee ownership and developing tailored share schemes to support the retention and motivation of key employees. George also has a solid background in global mobility and employment tax.

Notable client work and achievements

Over his career, George has supported a wide range of clients, notably:

Assisting dozens of small to medium-sized enterprises with navigating the end-to-end process of meeting EOT relief requirements, successfully selling into an Employee Ownership Trust, and establishing effective post-sale governance.
Advising on the design and implementation of share schemes tailored to support long-term employee retention and incentive strategies.
Managing domestic and international payroll and employment tax obligations with regards to globally mobile employees.