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Eversheds Sutherland

Pensions Litigation

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Eversheds Sutherland

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Our pensions scheme disputes lawyers have the experience, top-tier ranking and pragmatic approach to resolve any pensions scheme problems.

Pensions scheme disputes often carry high stakes in terms of both reputation and value. This, combined with their complexity, means you will need lawyers with deep experience and a trusted reputation for pragmatic and effective dispute resolution.

We have a proven track record for high quality legal advice, combined with a flexible, cost-sensitive approach to pensions disputes. Whether you’re a trustee, an employer or a pensions provider or adviser, our aim is always to minimize risk and resolve potential disputes where possible, working creatively to ensure the best outcome for you. Where litigation is unavoidable, we will work to resolve your case as quickly, discreetly and amicably as possible.

Our lawyers have been involved in much of the key pension scheme litigation of the past 25 years, which has provided us with invaluable experience in advising clients on member complaints, court proceedings to resolve problems with pension documents, professional negligence proceedings, dealings with the Pensions Ombudsman and Financial Ombudsman Service, and investigations by the Pensions Regulator. We have dealt with some of the most complicated and high value cases in this area, and it’s this dedicated experience we can bring to bear for you.

Clients (8)

  • National Gas Transmission
  • Aon Consulting
  • Universities Superannuation Scheme
  • Standard Life Assurance & Standard Life Trustee Company
  • Aviva Life & Pensions UK
  • Financial Services Compensation Scheme
  • Avon Cosmetics
  • Scottish Widows

Industries (7)

  • Financial
  • Services
  • Energy
  • Utilities
  • Education
  • Consumer
  • Retail

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Pensions Litigation - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland has a renowned litigation group offering expertise in the full spectrum of pensions issues and related financial services and professional negligence matters. The team appears in some of the industry's most high-profile cases on behalf of both claimants and defendants.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland represented the Trustees of the NTL Pension Plan before the Court of Appeal in the landmark Virgin Media case.

Strengths

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  • The team is always realistic and aware of commercial implications.

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  • They communicate complex matters in a simple way, and they have great technical knowledge.

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  • Their responsive, large team can deal with a high volume of work, and they take a commercial approach and have good breadth and depth of experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Claire Carroll
    Band 1Claire Carroll

    Claire Carroll

    Claire Carroll offers significant litigation expertise and maintains an excellent reputation for pensions work. Her recent work includes advising on ombudsman complaints, regulatory investigations and professional negligence actions.
    • Claire really is a safe pair of hands - she's very calm and assured. I have full confidence in her.

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    • Claire is very responsive, always available, and has excellent knowledge across the FCA and pensions regulatory landscape.

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  • Band 4Emma King
    Band 4Emma King

    Emma King

    Emma King continues to garner praise for her considerable experience in broad areas of pensions law. She advises on a wide range of pensions matters, including restructurings, regulatory issues and professional negligence claims.
    • Emma offers gravitas and authority but also great pragmatism.

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  • Associates to watchAmanda Rowley
    Associates to watchAmanda Rowley

    Amanda Rowley

    Amanda Rowley is an experienced litigation lawyer who has an established pensions disputes practice.

    • Amanda is an excellent client lawyer, she's really good at working out what the client needs.

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  • Associates to watchRichard Bacon
    Associates to watchRichard Bacon

    Richard Bacon

    Richard Bacon ably assists clients with Part 8 proceedings and rectification disputes, among other areas.
    • Richard is very knowledgeable, very practical, and very easy to deal with.

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