UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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DLA Piper advises sponsoring employers and trustees across the full spectrum of pensions issues. The team is able to apply knowledge in tax, finance and restructurings to its pensions advice, and is also experienced at advising on the pensions implications of corporate transactions. The team is recognised for its ability to provide multi-jurisdictional advice.
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DLA Piper advised the Group Trustees of the National Grid Electricity Group on a GBP7.1 billion buy-in transaction with Aviva.
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DLA thrives and rises to the challenge of complex and sophisticated matters, and has certainly done so on multiple occasions in last year.
They are straightforward in their approach and solutions focused, and they balance rigour and pragmatism.
They provide excellent support and responsiveness to our queries such that it is not noticeable that they have other clients. This level of service speaks for itself.
They have excellent knowledge of the pension landscape and they are pro-active.
DLA has strong technical knowledge but is also able to explain in a simplified way.
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Ben Miller is head of DLA Piper's pensions team. He advises both trustees and employers on a range of pension scheme matters, including transfers into master trusts, closure to future accrual and mergers.
Ben is an excellent operator who has the ability to get to the crux of the matter quickly, and takes a clear, pragmatic view of any issues.
Ben is easy to work with, responsive and outcomes-focused in the advice he provides.
Andrew McIlhinney has extensive experience advising clients on pensions matters, including GMP equalisation, buy-ins and transfers to defined benefit master trusts.
Andrew is a brilliant pensions partner.
Matthew Swynnerton leads DLA Piper's London pensions practice and advises on a range of non-contentious pensions issues. His work includes scheme amendments, transactions and restructuring.
Matthew is very experienced and knowledgeable in his field.
Tamara Calvert has a broad pensions practice and frequently acts for both trustees and employers on a wide range of matters.
Tamara is very insightful.
Gary Davies is based in Manchester and has notable pensions expertise. He assists clients with buy-in transactions, scheme closures and transfers to master trusts, among other matters.
Gary is easy to work with, responsive and outcomes focused.
Gary guides the trustees through the issues and leaves them feeling that they have a clear understanding of the decisions made and the rationale behind them.
Scott Rorke is a Manchester-based associate who advises sponsoring employers and pensions trustees on matters including the pensions issues that arise during corporate transactions.
Simon Evans regularly advises on the pensions aspects of corporate transactions, including withdrawals from defined benefit schemes and documentation as well as providing assistance with GMP equalisation.
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