UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
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Provided by Brodies LLP
Our specialist pensions lawyers advise trustees, employers and pension providers on all pension related issues. We have an in-depth understanding of the full range of pension arrangements including defined benefit, defined contribution and hybrid schemes, and SIPPs and SASSs.
Our lawyers advise on both Scots and English law. With clients throughout the UK and across the globe, in both the private and public sectors, we have an invaluable sector-specific understanding of pension provision and the impact of pensions legal issues.
We work collaboratively with our corporate, banking, litigation, employment and restructuring and insolvency lawyers to provide advice that is tailored to clients' individual needs. We aim to understand the relationship between the pension scheme and the supporting business and we deliver clear, commercial advice on technical issues and provide workable solutions.
Areas of expertise include: liability reduction and risk management (including buy-ins and buy outs, member options exercises, putting in place (PPF) contingent assets); transfers to master trusts; scheme amendments (including closure exercises and employee consultations); scheme funding (including employer debts and Scottish limited partnership funding arrangements)mergers and acquisitions; corporate transactions and restructuring; pensions and insolvency (including PPF entry); dispute resolution and litigation; GMP Equalisation; automatic enrolment and advice on public sector pension schemes.
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Brodies advises trustees and corporate employers on a range of pensions matters, notably transactions, benefit design issues and scheme administration. It is experienced in advising on de-risking exercises. The team is frequently sought out by clients in Scotland and across the UK. It regularly works with clients in the retail, construction and travel sectors.
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Brodies advised the trustees of Menzies Pension Fund on a buy-in with Just Group.
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Brodies provides clear, concise advice and works collaboratively with other advisors.
Brodies is so approachable and friendly in every interaction. Nothing is ever too much trouble.
Brodies is always able to turn requests around quickly and provides comprehensive and clearly explained advice.
Brodies has experienced, knowledgeable pension professionals.
Brodies explains legal aspects in lay terms, and ensure we understand risks and benefits in all the advice given.
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Juliet Bayne is head of Brodies' pensions team and is widely viewed as an expert in the space. She advises clients on a range of matters, including buy-ins and scheme mergers
Juliet is very strong technically and commercially.
Juliet is excellent.
Juliet always gives excellent and pragmatic advice.
Juliet always delivers on time and keeps us informed at every step. She goes above and beyond.
Alistair is able to take complex matters and provide clear explanations. He has an excellent understanding of what we are trying to achieve.
Jennifer Crawford assists with buy-ins, scheme mergers and wind-ups as well as advising on pension aspects of M&A.
Jennifer's advice is always to the point and pragmatic.
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