Vasisht & Associates provides comprehensive, end-to-end Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) advisory and implementation services to organisations seeking to attract, retain and incentivise key talent by aligning employee rewards with the company’s long-term growth and value creation objectives.

Our ESOP advisory practice integrates corporate law, securities law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and transaction support to assist companies in designing, structuring and implementing effective employee stock-based compensation plans in accordance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework.

Our services are tailored to meet the requirements of private companies, unlisted public companies, listed entities, start-ups and emerging businesses, considering their specific business objectives, capital structure and applicable regulatory requirements.

Our ESOP advisory services are undertaken with reference to the applicable provisions of:

• Companies Act, 2013, particularly Section 62(1)(b), relating to the issue of shares pursuant to an Employee Stock Option Scheme.
• Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, wherever applicable.
• SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, as amended from time to time, applicable to listed entities and covering various forms of share-based employee benefit arrangements.

At Vasisht & Associates, we believe that an ESOP is more than merely a compensation mechanism. A thoughtfully designed ESOP creates a meaningful alignment between employee performance, ownership and long-term enterprise value, fostering a culture of participation and shared success.

Our objective is to assist companies in developing legally compliant, commercially effective and transparent employee ownership structures that support talent acquisition and retention, employee motivation, performance enhancement and sustainable long-term value creation.