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Arc Pensions Law

Pensions

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Arc Pensions Law

Rankings

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Pensions - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Arc Pensions Law is a pensions boutique with deep expertise in the field. The team is led by industry-leading practitioners and offers high-quality advice across the full spectrum of pensions issues. Its impressive client base includes both trustees and sponsoring employers.

Work Highlights

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  • Arc Pensions Law advised the EP Group on the pensions aspects of the EP Group's acquisition of International Distribution Services, the parent company of Royal Mail.

Strengths

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  • They have quality partners and show a willingness to engage the client in open and constructive dialogue.

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  • The provide very prompt responses with sound and sensible advice.

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  • Commercial, clever, and client service-oriented - they always provide an exemplary service.

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  • Arc Pensions Law have a very strong understanding of current pensions law and the potential commercial implications changing legislation may have.

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  • They are pragmatic and solutions focused.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Anna Rogers
    Band 1Anna Rogers

    Anna Rogers

    Anna Rogers is an experienced lawyer who is particularly adept at advising on issues relating to defined benefit pension schemes. She is the senior partner of Arc Pensions Law.

    • Anna is a first rate pensions lawyer.

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    • Anna is extremely strong, keen to ensure the service is where it should be, and keeps in regular contact.

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  • Band 1Vikki Massarano
    Band 1Vikki Massarano

    Vikki Massarano

    Vikki Massarano acts for both employers and trustees on a broad range of pensions issues such as funding arrangements, GMP equalisation and valuation negotiations. She also advises on scheme closures to future accrual and the pensions aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Vikki is excellent.

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    • Vikki is, quite simply, the best in the business - technically unparalleled, but with an acute sense for getting to a solution that manages risk in an appropriate way for the client.

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  • Band 2Kate Payne
    Band 2Kate Payne

    Kate Payne

    Kate Payne advises employers and trustees on a variety of issues including closures to future accrual, buyouts, scheme mergers and liability management. She also acts on GMP equalisation and proceedings concerning pension increases.

    • Kate is very experienced and knowledgeable.

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    • Kate is exceptionally hard working and has great knowledge and strong teamwork skills.

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    • Kate is a consistently strong legal partner for us.

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  • Band 3Jane Kola
    Band 3Jane Kola

    Jane Kola

    Jane Kola is a pensions expert with a broad ranging practice. She is capable of advising on issues relating to defined benefit, defined contribution and hybrid schemes.

    • Jane is excellent. From the initial discussion you know you will get clear and well thought advice with a pragmatic yet driven approach for the right outcome.

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    • Jane is very pragmatic and knowledgeable.

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  • Band 5Anna Copestake
    Band 5Anna Copestake

    Anna Copestake

    Anna Copestake is noted for her work advising employers and trustees on pensions issues and projects including buy-ins and buyouts. She is also the managing partner of Arc Pensions Law.

    • Anna brings a real positivity to every engagement and is excellent at finding practical solutions.

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    • Anna is very solutions focused.

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    • Anna's professionalism, commitment and engagement with us are all totally unrivalled and so greatly appreciated.

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  • Band 6Robert Walker
    Band 6Robert Walker

    Robert Walker

    Robert Walker assists sponsoring employers and trustees with a wide range of pensions issues. His work includes advice on scheme governance and liability management.

    • Robert combines high levels of technical knowledge with great teamwork and a focus on getting the job done.

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