Amanda studied law at Cambridge University, Great Britain & qualified as an attorney in 1989. Since 1994 she has worked in accounting firms originally as a partner at KPMG, partner at BDO LLP in the UK & now as a partner in the Employer Solutions team in Grant Thornton in London, England. She specialises in all types of pay and remuneration advice for both executives and employees. In particular, she advises on international stock incentive arrangements not only for UK based companies but also for US companies looking for advice in EMEA and the rest of the world. She provides technically accurate advice in a form that is easily understood. She also advises on how to structure executive remuneration in the UK and for international executives in a pragmatic,commercial manner. She advises Compensation Committees and designing and implementing cash bonus schemes, share incentive arrangements, commission schemes and cash incentive plans. This includes the mix between performance and fixed pay, performance goals & targets for pay and benchmarking arrangements where appropriate. Amanda works with an international network at Grant Thornton International to deliver advice and assistance tailored to clients needs to enhance the performance of their business both locally & internationally. Her team of attorneys, tax qualified staff, accountants and valuation experts provide a comprehensive remuneration service including drafting documentation and detailed tax advice.