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Burness Paull advised the Trustees of the Church of Scotland's three defined benefit schemes on a buy-in.
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I am consistently satisfied with the high quality of advice and drafting, and the evident breadth and depth of experience and knowledge.
Burness Paull offers pragmatism, focus on risk profile to the company, and efficiency.
Their strengths are excellent engagement with trustees, as well as excellent quality of service, advice and guidance.
Pensions law is a complex area which Burness Paull manages to make understandable.
The team is proactive in raising topical matters. Lawyers provide reliable, clear advice within the agreed timescales and budgets.
I am consistently satisfied with the high quality of advice and drafting, and the evident breadth and depth of experience and knowledge.
Burness Paull offers pragmatism, focus on risk profile to the company, and efficiency.
Their strengths are excellent engagement with trustees, as well as excellent quality of service, advice and guidance.
Pensions law is a complex area which Burness Paull manages to make understandable.
The team is proactive in raising topical matters. Lawyers provide reliable, clear advice within the agreed timescales and budgets.
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Margaret Meehan is head of pensions at Burness Paull. She has a renowned practice advising on pension restructurings, transfers and wind-ups for trustees and employers. She also provides advice on liability matters as well as GMP equalisation.
It is always a pleasure to work with Margaret.
I feel completely supported by Margaret and know she has got our back at all times.
I would thoroughly recommend Margaret.
Sarah Phillips advises on a broad range of pensions matters, including scheme closures and liability issues. She also acts on the pension aspects of cross-border corporate transactions.
Sarah is excellent - she's commercial, responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Sarah has a very good understanding of our schemes and a pragmatic approach to advice that reflects the risk tolerance of the business.
Sarah gets involved in the more complex legal issues and is a key part of ensuring the ongoing business relationship is working smoothly.
I have the highest regard for Sarah's advice and support.
Liam is always very practical and willing to get off the fence.
Liam is easy to work with and takes the time to build relationships. His advice is always well laid out with an opinion on the matter at hand that can be relied upon.
Liam is very tenacious and good at the big strategic thinking and the detail in equal measure.
Liam is clearly a very knowledgeable specialist and he has a really good way of making complex issues understandable and bringing issues to life.
Liam is not just skilled and professional, he also demonstrates great relationship building and communication skills.
