Providing sage advice on complex corporate transactions and restructurings, pensions law holds a pivotal role in the modern legal landscape, and nowhere more so than in the Midlands. This article presents a survey of outstanding pensions lawyers based in the region, who are leading the field with their deep expertise and impressive range of clientele. Whether it’s steering clients through the intracies of scheme demergers and amendments, advising on governance issues, or navigating regulatory landscapes, these legal professionals represent the crème de la crème of Midlands’ pensions law. Explore each of their profiles, replete with pertinent information about their specialism, industry experience and respective law firms.
Victoria Jeacock, Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs’ Victoria Jeacock is a superior authority in pensions law, skillfully advising on the pensions aspect of corporate transactions and restructurings. Located in the heart of the Midlands, she offers critical counsel to numerous clients across multiple sectors.
Elizabeth Gane, Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
When it comes to navigating the complexities of buy-ins, benefit changes and intricate funding issues, Elizabeth Gane of Gowling WLG is respected for her robust expertise. Based in the Midlands, she provides vital assistance to trustees and sponsors, adeptly tackling a spectrum of intricate matters.
Richard Lee, Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
Richard Lee, also a member of Gowling WLG, offers profound advice on diverse offerings from scheme amendments to closures to future accrual. Masteful in pensions law, his counsel is highly regarded in the Midlands.
Nick Stones, Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons’ Nick Stones is a specialist in scheme closures, funding, and risk reduction matters. Known for his meticulous work on scheme documentation and amendment issues, he is a guiding light for corporate sponsors and trustees alike.
Philip Sutton, Squire Patton Boggs
An authoritative practitioner of pensions law in Midlands, Squire Patton Boggs’ Philip Sutton is well-recognized for aiding trustees on actuarial valuations. Known for his significant strength in insolvency-related pension matters, he is considered a vital asset to his clients.
Joanne Tibbott, Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
Juxtaposing both sponsors and trustees, Joanne Tibbott of Gowling WLG offers unmatched advice on matters involving defined contribution schemes. Known especially for her work on governance issues, scheme design and buy-ins, she is a leading legal figure in the Midlands.
Daniel Shelley, Pinsent Masons LLP
Prominent counsel to numerous occupational pension schemes in the Midlands, Pinsent Masons’ Daniel Shelley specialises in matters including scheme demergers and buy-ins and buy-outs. His proficient and adept handling of a range of matters has won him a stellar reputation.
Clare Grice, Mills & Reeve LLP
Clare Grice, leading the pensions department at Mills & Reeve, has a comprehensive practice advising on everything from scheme wind-ups to GMP equalisation. Her proficiency in handling the pensions aspects of corporate transactions is second to none in the Midlands.
Emma King, Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland’s Emma King has broad and impressive experience in pensions law. Particularly hailed for her role in restructurings, regulatory issues, and professional negligence claims, she continues to make significant strides in the Midlands.
Sarah Franklin, Eversheds Sutherland
The expertise of Sarah Franklin, also of Eversheds Sutherland’, extends to occupational pension scheme matters including master trusts and defined benefit scheme transfers. Renowned for her knowledge of the higher education sector, she is particularly adept at handling liabilities following scheme closures.
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