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FRANCE
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CHAPTER TEAM:

Agnes Charpenet, Baker McKenzie (Chapter Leader)

Jean-Michel Candela, Banque Transatlantique
Colin Bernier, EY
Etienne Pujol, Berry Law
Jérome Laurre, Beyond Solutions

 


 

GEO BOARD CHAPTER LIAISON:

Amelie Desrochers, Deloitte

WELCOME TO THE FRANCE CHAPTER

This local chapter community is dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources to help members develop their skills, expand their networks, and make a positive impact in their communities. You will have access to a wide range of valuable resources and opportunities including educational sessions and networking events. 

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IN-PERSON REGIONAL EVENT
12 November 2025, 9am - 6pm GMT
PAN EUROPEAN REGIONAL EVENT
PERE

London UK

Global

This year, we’re excited to host our event at a brand-new, centrally located venue, bringing together more than 200 attendees from Europe, the US, and across the globe. 

With influential equity compensation decision-makers under one roof and three essential content streams,  PERE 2025 offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your connections and enhance your global share plan knowledge.

LIVE WEBCAST
9 September 2025, 1 - 2pm EDT
NO SURPRISES: BUILDING A CAP TABLE INVESTORS CAN TRUST
Webcast

Chris Hoffmann, Equity Admin
Jason Mann, The Players Company

All plan types
Global

Your cap table is more than rows and columns — it’s the single source of truth that drives investor trust, internal alignment, and your company’s long-term success.

In this essential session, equity experts break down why maintaining a clean, compliant, and up-to-date cap table is critical at every stage of growth. From due diligence and fundraising to expansion into new markets, you will uncover the most common mistakes that can stall momentum — and learn how to avoid them.

Hear real-world cautionary tales of cap table missteps that derailed deals, diluted founders, or caused unnecessary complexity. Then walk away with practical tools and proven best practices to get — and keep — your cap table in top shape.
 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Why transparency, ownership clarity, and consistency inspire investor confidence and streamline fundraising.
  • How to identify and fix common red flags — from founder over-dilution to “dead equity” and undocumented equity promises.
  • Actionable insights to clean up and future-proof your cap table before it costs you time, capital, or opportunity.



CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

LIVE WEBCAST
20 August 2025, 1 - 2pm EDT
DEMYSTIFYING AI: OPPORTUNITIES, LIMITATIONS, AND THE PATH FORWARD
WEBCAST

Matt McKittrick, Moss Adams
Loren Den Herder, Moss Adams

Operational effectiveness
Trending now
All plan types
Global

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we work—but what does that really mean for today’s business landscape? This session provides a clear, accessible overview of AI, including the current state of the technology, real-world examples of generative AI and machine learning in action, and the challenges organizations face in adopting it. We'll also explore internal roadblocks, such as resistance to change and data concerns, and take a realistic look at AI’s current limitations. Whether you’re new to the conversation or navigating AI integration within your organization, this session will leave you better equipped to evaluate its potential and prepare for what’s next.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Gain a foundational understanding of the current AI landscape and how it’s evolving.
  • Explore practical examples of generative AI and machine learning use cases in business.
  • Identify common internal challenges and limitations when implementing AI-driven solutions.

 
CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit: 1.0 credits 
*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

ATTENDEE COST:
Members: $0
Non-Members - $85

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

ARTICLE
1 July 2025
NEWSPAD
External News

ESOP Centre

General
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

HMRC’s latest statistics for tax years ending 2022 to 2024 show that employees received £790 million in Income Tax relief and £500 million in National Insurance relief from tax-advantaged Employee Share Schemes in 2024—a combined 18% increase from the previous year. Save As You Earn (SAYE) became the largest contributor to tax relief and had the highest total value of options granted and gains, driven by increased participation post-Covid and asset price growth. The number of companies operating ESS rose to 20,370, while the Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) saw significant growth following the doubling of its option limit.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
24 June 2025, 6 - 7:30pm CEST
FRANCE CHAPTER MEETING
FRANCE CHAPTER MEETING

Paris, France

Trending now
All plan types
France

Lors de cette conférence, nous étudierons les défis auxquels sont confrontés les sociétés non cotées pour convaincre l’ensemble des parties prenantes des avantages d’une offre d’actionnariat salarié

Nos experts vous feront part de leurs retours d’expérience pour vous donner des « outils » vous permettant de mettre en place des programmes d’actionnariat salarié dans les ETI et aborderont, notamment, les questions suivantes :
 

  • Comment convaincre les parties prenantes de la pertinence d’outils d’actionnariat salarié pour accroître la valeur de l’entreprise et fidéliser les équipes?
  • Comment utiliser une offre d’actionnariat salarié pour préparer et accompagner l’entrée au capital de fonds d’investissement ou la transmission de son entreprise?
  • Quels arguments mettre en avant pour promouvoir l’actionnariat salarié au sein des ETI?

Pour nous aider à mieux appréhender cette vaste thématique, nous bénéficierons de l'expérience d’intervenants aux profils différents et complémentaires :

  • Lorna Lucet, Directrice de l’ESG chez Amundi Private Equity Midcap
  • Etienne Pujol, Associé Fondateur et responsable de la pratique droit social chez BerryLaw
  • Jérôme Laurre, Associé Fondateur de BeyondSolutions
  • Maxence Lavollé, Directeur stratégie et ESG chez Cerea Partners
  • Jean-Pierre Bouyer, Directeur des Ressources Humaines de Novarc
  • Nam Tran Metzger, Associée chez Turenne

Les échanges se poursuivront autour d’un cocktail dans les jardins de Baker McKenzie (si le temps le permet).
 

Lieu :
Baker Mckenzie
1 rue Paul Baudry
75008 Paris

Aucun frais n’est requis pour cette réunion du Chapter France. Les membres et non-membres du GEO sont les bienvenus, l’inscription à l’événement est obligatoire.

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ARTICLE
19 June 2025
JUNE SHARE UPDATES
External News

Share Reporter

Trending now
All plan types
Global

Recent global employment and tax updates include increased superannuation in Australia, new tax-free bonuses in Austria, and expanded employee share plan benefits in Italy and Japan, with similar startup-focused initiatives proposed in Luxembourg and New Zealand. Countries like Bosnia & Herzegovina and Slovenia are adjusting social security rates, while Japan simplifies securities laws to broaden employee equity access. Additionally, key compliance deadlines for employee share scheme reporting are approaching in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Vietnam, China, and other jurisdictions.

ARTICLE
12 June 2025
PISCES: UNLOCKING LIQUIDITY FOR PRIVATE COMPANY EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES
External News

Lewis Silkin

Private and pre-IPO companies
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

The UK government's new PISCES trading platform introduces regulated, periodic opportunities for shareholders in private companies to sell shares, addressing long-standing liquidity challenges for employees and early investors. Legislative changes ensure that participation in PISCES will not jeopardize the tax-advantaged status of EMI and CSOP options, removing a key barrier to broader employee share ownership. While the platform holds promise, its success will depend on forthcoming FCA rules and how companies balance legal, tax, and practical implications before opting in.

ARTICLE
10 June 2025
L’ORÉAL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW EMPLOYEE SHARE PLAN
External News

L'Oreal

General
All plan types
France

L’Oréal has launched its fifth global employee share ownership plan, offering up to 300,000 discounted shares to employees in 62 eligible countries, with the subscription period running from June 11 to June 25, 2025. The initiative allows participants to purchase shares under a ‘classic’ formula with a matching employer contribution and requires a five-year holding period, subject to early release conditions. CEO Nicolas Hieronimus emphasized the company’s commitment to sharing value with employees, noting that nearly half of L’Oréal’s workforce are already shareholders and that the plan is intended to be repeated annually.

ARTICLE
10 June 2025
UK EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS: 6TH OF JULY HMRC REPORTING DEADLINE
External News

Goodwin

Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

UK businesses that grant shares or other securities to employees, directors, or officer holders must submit an Employment Related Securities (ERS) annual return to HMRC by July 6, covering all equity-related activity from April 6, 2024, to April 5, 2025—even if no activity occurred. One-off awards still count as a “scheme” and must be registered online, with companies required to self-certify tax-favoured plans and retain screenshots of the entire reporting process for their records. Penalties apply for late filings or inaccurate information, and awards to Employer of Record employees must typically be reported by the Employer of Record.

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