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Burges Salmon LLP

Pensions Litigation

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Burges Salmon LLP

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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.

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Pensions Litigation - UK-wide

Band 3

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Burges Salmon continued to represent St. Modwen Properties and Dalrida Trustees in relation to an application to rectify scheme rules to correct an error.

Strengths

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  • The team offers practical, straightforward advice with a clear understanding of commercial sensitivity.

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  • Burges Salmon's pensions litigation team is very experienced and this is reflected in pragmatic advice.

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  • Burges Salmon are very good at delivering solutions that are tailored for the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Justin H C Briggs
    Justin H C Briggs

    Justin H C Briggs

    Justin Briggs 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.

    • Justin is very good on difficult cases. He is involved, works hard, and is knowledgeable.

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    • Justin doesn't get bogged down in the technicalities - he's able to take a view and give pragmatic advice.

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  • Suzanne Padmore
    Suzanne Padmore

    Suzanne Padmore

    Suzanne Padmore is a recognised pensions specialist with a flourishing contentious practice. Her work includes rectifications and professional negligence actions.

    • Suzanne lives and breathes her work, and you always feel you have a trusted companion alongside you, no matter how stretching the challenge ahead.

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    • Suzanne is excellent - she's very commercial and great to work with.

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