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Pensions - Scotland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
CMS is well regarded for its work in the financial services, utilities and technology sectors. It frequently handles pensions aspects of corporate transactions and employee transfers as well as advising on scheme funding matters. The Scottish team can also draw on the benefits of the firm's market-leading pensions practice in London and its other regional practices.
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Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised TotalEnergies Pensions Company on a buy-in transaction.

Strengths

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  • They have the ability to take complicated information and summarise it in a way that can be understood by a non-legal audience.

    Pensions respondentUK

  • They are pragmatic, commercial and really nice to work with. Whichever member of the team picks up the query, I am confident in their approach.

    Pensions respondentUK

  • They provide excellent clear advice on a complex subject.

    Pensions respondentUK

  • They give well thought through and clear advice.

    Pensions respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jae Fassam
    Jae Fassam

    Jae Fassam

    Jae Fassam is adept at advising on pension funding and investment matters. He also acts on scheme merger and reorganisations, as well as providing pension support on corporate transactions.

    • Jae's industry knowledge is second to none and his presenting style is particularly impressive.

      Pensions respondentUK

    • Jae has a relaxed style which is easy to follow and understand whilst he is also authoritative which is useful when discussing complex issues with our employer board.

      Pensions respondentUK

    • Jae is always a step ahead. His advice is always excellent and solutions focussed.

      Pensions respondentUK

    • Jae has the ability to look at the bigger picture and to create solutions to very difficult issues.

      Pensions respondentUK

    • Jae is fantastic - he's knowledgeable, pragmatic and a good guy to deal with.

      Pensions respondentUK
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