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Provided by Burges Salmon LLP

Our dedicated team of pensions disputes lawyers has a leading national reputation for handling complex pensions disputes.

Described as “offering great technical pensions knowledge combined with litigation expertise,” we regularly represent trustees, employers, members, pension professionals and their insurers in the most significant and complex pensions claims.

We collaborate closely with other pensions professionals to support our clients when schemes are faced with complex uncertainty, to ensure a comprehensive service. We work closely with our highly rated non-contentious pensions team, combining deep knowledge and experience to offer the most effective dispute resolution services, tailored to meet specific needs.

We take an innovative approach to resolving disputes, aiming to make applications to court the last resort. However, when litigation is necessary, we have the expertise to manage large and complex cases with confidence.

Our pensions disputes services encompass a wide range of claims. From documentation problems to regulatory disputes, we ensure comprehensive support and guidance in resolving complex pensions disputes.

Chambers Review

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Pensions Litigation - UK-wide

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon has an established team of pensions litigators with a longstanding reputation for handling significant high-profile cases. The firm is noted for its expertise in Part 8 claims, rectification cases and regulatory litigation. It also advises clients on pension-related professional negligence cases. It focuses on work for trustees and also advises a large number of scheme sponsors.

Work Highlights

  • Burges Salmon continues to represent St. Modwen Properties and the Trustee of the St. Modwen Pension Scheme in relation to an application to rectify the scheme rules to correct an error.

Notable Practitioners

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Justin H C Briggs
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Justin H C Briggs
3
Band 3
Justin Briggs heads Burges Salmon's pensions disputes team. He maintains a prominent presence in the pensions litigation space and is highly adept in handling the full spectrum of matters, including professional negligence claims, as well as equalisation and rectification cases.
Suzanne Padmore
3
Suzanne Padmore
Head of Pensions Litigation
3
Band 3
Suzanne Padmore is a recognised pensions specialist with a flourishing contentious practice. Her work includes rectifications and professional negligence actions.

Suzanne is an excellent litigator who manages cases well and is great with clients.

Amy Khodabandehloo
Amy Khodabandehloo
Associates to watch

Amy Khodabandehloo regularly assists with pensions disputes as part of a wider contentious practice. Her recent work has seen her acting for clients in Part 8 applications.

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Burges Salmon LLP

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Pensions Litigation

Justin H C Briggs
3
Justin H C Briggs
3
Band 3
Suzanne Padmore
3
Suzanne Padmore
Head of Pensions Litigation
3
Band 3
Amy Khodabandehloo
Amy Khodabandehloo
Associates to watch

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