Clients facing complex pension disputes turn to us for effective resolution. Our award-winning pensions disputes team is recognised as a leading practice, adept at handling cases from inception to completion. We specialise in alternative dispute resolution, ensuring a proportionate approach aligned with the scale of each dispute.
Stephenson Harwood is committed to understanding our business, meaning that advice is commercial and in line with our risk appetite.’
Chambers & Partners 2026
Our clients include pension scheme trustees, sponsoring employers, multinationals, and not-for-profits. We assist with systemic issues, such as unauthorised payment problems and regulatory referrals, providing strategic guidance across jurisdictions. Our expertise extends to professional negligence claims, rectification applications, and defending multi-million-pound claims against consultants and advisors.
We offer tailored, commercially focused advice, leveraging our strengths in restructuring, regulatory compliance, and high-net-worth advisory. Clients choose us for our ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and deliver successful outcomes. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless integration across practice areas, providing a comprehensive service that meets diverse client needs.
Our Services
Pursued and defended multi-million-pound negligence claims against pension consultants and investment advisors, ensuring accountability and resolution.
Resolved construction and rectification cases, addressing errors in pension scheme documentation for accurate compliance.
Advised on challenges to trustees' exercises of discretion, safeguarding clients' interests in pension management.
Supported clients in moral hazard cases and investigations by the Pensions Regulator, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Conducted judicial reviews and challenges to public bodies, advocating for fair pension practices.
Utilised alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation and arbitration, to efficiently resolve pension disputes.
Managed pensions affairs and disputes for high-net-worth individuals, providing tailored strategic advice.
Challenged trustees' decisions on RPI/CPI measures, ensuring fair inflation adjustments in pension schemes.
Resolved cross-border disputes involving multinational businesses, facilitating seamless international pension management.
Addressed errors in the supply of pension services, ensuring accurate and efficient resolution for clients.
Acted for representative beneficiaries in disputes, advocating for fair and equitable pension outcomes.
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