Paradigm Norton gives all employees a stake in the business

80% employee-owned

Hannah Godfrey
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Financial planning firm Paradigm Norton has introduced a new employee ownership structure that means all 65 of its staff now have a financial stake in the business.

The Bristol, London and Torquay firm has transferred to an ‘employee ownership trust', which it said was designed to future-proof it against senior shareholder retirements and provide stability and security for both clients and its team. The firm has worked with London law firm Field Fisher since 2017 to prepare for the move to collective ownership. The transition was completed this year, with 80% of company shares being sold to the employee ownership trust. Paradigm Norton will continue under the same leadership team led by founder and CEO Barry Horner (pictured). The board will incl...

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