About us
100% Employee Owned
Providing insight-driven solutions in UK and global share plans and incentives
Tapestry is 100% employee owned, meaning we understand first-hand the power of employee ownership in enhancing employee engagement within an organisation
Our approach
At Tapestry, we’re not just lawyers—we’re specialists.
We’re not a typical law firm. We’re 100% employee owned and we’re passionate about share plans and incentives.
We have a clear vision to provide excellent quality and value of service to the biggest and best companies, investing in our team and innovative technology, and maintaining Tapestry as an amazing place to work.
We’re trusted by the best, having worked with 65% of the current FTSE 100 and with clients listed on all of the world’s major stock exchanges, including NYSE, NASDAQ, Euronext, Tokyo, Singapore, ASX. We build strong, long-term relationships with our clients, and we are known for our flexible approach.
We listen, we understand, and we go the extra mile.
Legal advice
Specialist law firm, providing comprehensive support for all your share plan and incentive needs
OnTap
Leading global compliance solution; cost effective info in 150+ countries
Training
Tailored training sessions and our accredited Certificate in Employee Share Plans course
Trusted partner
100% employee-owned, passionate about helping you achieve your share plan and incentives goals
Commercial and pragmatic
Providing insight-driven solutions, we listen and understand
UK and global experts
Multi-award winning industry leaders; Tier 1 in Chambers and Legal500
Our history
Where top-tier expertise meets real-world experience
Tapestry was founded in Sheffield, by lawyers with “magic circle” experience and in-house expertise in share plans and incentives.
Our Leeds office opened, expanding our reach and Yorkshire presence.
First ranked Top Tier in Legal500 directory.
First ranked Top Tier in Chambers & Partners directory.
We transitioned from a traditional ‘LLP’ partnership structure to an Alternative Business Structure (ABS); the first step in our transition to becoming employee-owned.
We became 100% employee-owned. The founders sold the business to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), held for the benefit of all the employees. We still needed to pay the founders for the business though...
We were recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Small Companies to work for and ranked in the Top 10 Law Firms for Employee Workplace Engagement at the Best Companies Awards.
Having worked hard and been extremely successful since becoming an EOT, we finished paying the founders for the business, well ahead of our anticipated repayment schedule. This marked the start of a new chapter as a completely financially independent employee-owned business.
Tapestry launched its new brand identity. Still in keeping with its iconic purple colour scheme, but introducing 2 bold new colours as well, together representing the 3 threads of the business – Legal Advice, OnTap and Training.
Our values
We pride ourselves on our shared values. They underline who we are, the work we do and our commitment to our clients, our community and each other.
Integrity
We do the right thing, at the right time, every time. We’re honest, transparent and ethical; committed to delivering the best for our clients, every step of the way.
Drive change
Change is how we grow. By challenging the norm, embracing difference and constantly pushing boundaries, we find smarter, better ways to deliver results.
Care
Care is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s our clients or our team, we genuinely care about everyone’s needs and goals.
Do more with less
We work smarter and more innovatively. Focussing on efficiency and creativity, we deliver exceptional results without unnecessary complications or cost.
Exceed Expectations
Exceeding expectations is what drives us. We go above and beyond to deliver outstanding results.
Keep Learning
There’s always something new to learn and we support our team to do just that. We’re committed to personal and professional growth.
Enjoy
We’re big believers that life is for living—and work should be no different. We’re passionate about what we do, and we want to have fun doing it.
Trusted by the world's best
Client
Chambers & Partners 2025
Tapestry has been instrumental in providing us with advice on complex matters. They handle a broad range of matters in this space that very few firms are capable of.
Client
Chambers & Partners 2025
They are excellent at providing pragmatic advice that is actionable.
Client
Chambers & Partners 2025
Thorough guidance was always provided on all matters and the team was always available and responsive to whatever issues were raised.
Client
Legal500 2025
Tapestry are a boutique share plan firm, whose global reach means they're a one-stop-shop for us. Their industry knowledge is excellent, they take the time to get to know us as a business and what our specific needs are, and they're proactive in thinking about solutions to current issues or potential future issues.
Client
Legal500 2025
This team is hands-down the most knowledgeable and experienced in the field of employee share schemes in the UK. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
External recognition and awards
We are delighted to be recognised as a mould-breaking, leading share plans and incentives law firm – ranked top in the two main UK legal directories (Legal500 and Chambers & Partners) and receiving multiple awards.
UK Legal Awards 2025: Best Employee Incentives Advisor 2025
Corporate INTL: Tapestry Compliance Global Executive Share Plans Law Firm of the Year in England 2025
Legal500: Top Tier 2025
Chambers 2025: Top Ranked Firm
Lexis Nexis Legal Awards 2025: Highly commended
Yorkshire Prestige Awards: Boutique Law Firm of the Year 2024/25
Legal500: Client Satisfaction Leading Firm 2024
Legal500: Top Tier 2024
UK Legal Awards: Employee Incentives Advisor of the Year 2024
Chambers 2024: Top Ranked Firm
The Sunday Times: Best Places to Work 2023
Best Companies: Top 10 law firms to work for in the UK
Best Companies: Top 25 small companies in the UK to work for
Our community
We care about the communities where we work and live.
Our team is passionate about making a difference, both professionally and outside of work. That’s why we’re actively involved in industry organisations such as GEO, NASPP, SPLG, and ProShare, providing thought leadership, sharing knowledge and driving best practices.
It’s also why our team work together to support local community and charity projects, both in and out of work, like collecting winter coats to support local refugees and asylum seekers. Each year we choose to support local charities, close to our team’s heart. And one of our lawyers is even a qualified yoga instructor, offering restorative yoga sessions in the local area, helping people feel more centred and grounded.
We’re also real champions of diversity, equality and inclusion. From the very first days of Tapestry, we’ve been working to inspire positive change.
