Navigating pension obligations can be complex, but our team of experts is here to simplify the process.
We support trustee boards, employers, charities, and public bodies in meeting their pension commitments with tailored solutions. Our clients include global corporations like Sherwin-Williams, O-I Group, McGraw-Hill/Standard & Poors, KPMG, GDF Cofely and JLT, and charities such as Barnardo's and the Royal Horticultural Society, reflecting our diverse expertise.
Clients turn to us for practical and commercial advice on both cutting-edge pensions law and everyday issues. Our large team collaborates seamlessly to develop individual solutions to complex pension challenges. Whether setting up, reconstructing, or closing down pension schemes, we focus on protecting your interests.
The quality of advice is excellent. They always understand what we need.’
Chambers UK 2025
Our commitment is to address both current and future pension needs, ensuring operational peace of mind. Clients choose us for our ability to provide clear, straightforward advice without over-complicating matters. With our deep sector knowledge and collaborative approach, we offer a risk-managed strategy that aligns with your goals.
Our Services
- Advised the trustees on a claim for construction of the definition of "Retail Prices Index" in the scheme rules (Miles Buckinghamshire and others v Barnardo's and others [2015]).
- Advising the trustee board of a multi-billion pound pension fund in relation to a multi-million pound claim against one of the world's largest fund managers for negligence and breach of investment mandate.
- Acting for a financial institution in defending claims in a complex multi-party dispute in respect of a pension scheme.
- Advised the trustee of a multi-national healthcare company on the potential debt arising in relation to its pension plan as a result of a sale and the management/reduction of that debt.
- Advising the Jardine Lloyd Thompson pension scheme trustees on purchasing a series of bulk annuity policies from the Prudential covering approximately £210 million of liabilities in aggregate.
- Advising on the pensions aspect of an internal re-organisation involving the triggering of debts on employers due to the pension fund and negotiating parent guarantees to the pension fund.
- Advised in relation to a unique and multi-disciplined project changing the calculation of the PPF levy.
Advise on legal and tax issues affecting offshore pensions, in particular occupational schemes created by employers for non-domiciled employees, known as IPPs. In addition, we advise on all aspects of QROPS, acting for both trustees and the members.
Advise on investment management/advisory agreements and related regulatory issues, including the custody/client money rules. Our Regulatory Compliance and Litigation teams work closely to assist clients in their interactions with the FCA, from initial queries from the regulator, through to section 166 skilled persons reports and contentious enforcement actions.
Act on behalf of pension funds for all aspects of real estate investment, development and management including a number of funds that are managed by LaSalle Investment Management.
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