Shoosmiths LLP’s broad caseload encompasses buy-in projects, public service pension schemes, and restructuring matters. David Thompson acts as the national head of pensions, while Tracey Hemingway is a key port of call for both trustees and employees on the full gamut of pension matters. Heather Chandler’s recent caseload includes pension transfers and trustee protection issues, and Suzanne Burrell handles the pensions aspects of company acquisitions and reorganisations, while Sarah Jenkins is another key team member.
Pensions in South East
Shoosmiths LLP
Praxisleiter:
David Thompson; Suzanne Burrell; Heather Chandler; Tracey Hemingway
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sarah Jenkins
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‚Tracey Hemmingway has a vast degree of knowledge and experience. Tracey is able to provide clear advice on complex pension matters.‘
‚The firm has a diverse team, with strong legal knowledge.‘
‚The team has strong technical skills, including in complex cases, together with excellent commercial awareness, to provide practical advice to business stakeholders.‘
Kernmandanten
NSK Europe Limited
Trustees of the BALPA 1973 Pension Scheme
Trustees of Kesslers Group Pension Plan
Trustees of the RNIB Retirement Benefits Plan
Hewlett Packard
Trustees of the Kesslers Group Pension Scheme
Central England Co-operative Society
Trustees of Bank Leumi Pension Scheme
Trustees of Gieves Group Retirement Benefits Scheme
Trustees of Marshall Group Executive Pension Plan
Trustees of the 3M Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
J & E Hall Pension Scheme
AAF-McQuay UK Pension Plan
Lundbeck Limited
Cargill PLC
Trustees of the CIBC Retirement Savings Plan
Archer Daniels Midland
Deutz Retirement Benefits Plan Trustees
Panavision
United States Air Force Trustees
Motor Insurers Bureau (Members Club/Association)
Trustee of the National Pensions Trusts
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised CIBC trustees on the buy in and buy out of CIBC’s UK pension scheme.
- Advised NSK Europe Limited on a risk transfer project seeing the Scheme trustees‘ entry into a bulk annuity contract with M&G.
Osborne Clarke LLP
Headed up by Jonathan Hazlett, Osborne Clarke LLP is highlighted for its capabilities in contentious pensions matters, with notable experience in Part 8 High Court proceedings. The firm is also particularly skilled at buy-ins and buy-outs and is often engaged in matters pertaining to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Key members of the practice include David Hosford, who is highly proficient in pension risk transfers.
Praxisleiter:
Jonathan Hazlett
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Hosford
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‚They provide practical pension advice, concentrating on the key aspects. They are generally efficient and a pleasure to work with.‘
‚They do the job requested and can go the extra mile, covering the aspects that may not have been apparent at the outset.‘
‚Diligent attention to detail and practical advice to get the job done.‘
‚Straightforward pragmatic advice. They always help the client.‘
‚Good quality practical pensions advice concentrating on the key aspects in an appropriate and relevant way, getting straight to the point.‘
Kernmandanten
Premier Oil Pension Plan
Belfast Harbour Commissioners Pension Scheme
O & H Properties Pension Scheme
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Pension Scheme
Institute of Directors
Leprosy Mission Central Pension Scheme
Infineum UK Pension Scheme
Aspen Healthcare Ltd Staff Pension Fund
Comshare Retirement and Death Benefits Plan
Hochtief (UK) Ltd Retirement Benefits Scheme
Bridport Pension Plan
SG Magnets Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme
Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme
Swedish Match UK Pension Fund
Jockey Club Racecourses Pension Scheme
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the trustees of the Reading Transport Staff Retirement Scheme on the implementation of a bulk transfer of DB liabilities from the Scheme to The Pensions Trust.
- Advising the trustees of the Leprosy Mission Central Pension Scheme on preparing for a project to secure all members‘ benefits in full by the purchase of a buy-in policy from Legal & General.
- Advising the trustees of the Colthrop Board Mill Pension Scheme on preparing for a project to secure all members‘ benefits in full by the purchase of a buy-in policy from Just Retirement.
Stevens & Bolton LLP
Recently handling TUPE transfers, Stevens & Bolton LLP is knowledgeable of pension ombudsman claims, buy-out pension schemes, and private wealth transactions. Andy Williams is a key port of call for employers and trustees on defined benefit pension schemes, while other key members of the team include James Lister and Charlotte Gunn.
Praxisleiter:
Andy Williams
Weitere Kernanwälte:
James Lister; Charlotte Gunn
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‘Andy Williams is very user-friendly, a good lawyer, and a very nice lawyer.‘
‘The team at S&B are hugely experienced and able to respond quickly to a wide variety of requests, often at short notice. Their advice is right first time, without several iterations.’
‘It is easy to have a high level of trust with the individuals at S&B, they provide confidence and their advice is spot on.’