Pensions

Elenor Lovering is the senior partner in Eversheds' Manchester office and also leads the firm's pensions team in the city. She frequently advises pension scheme trustees on scheme mergers and closures to future accrual, liability risks and master trust matters. She also assists with the sectionalisation of pension plans and pension aspects of corporate transactions.

Emma King is head of Eversheds' Midlands pensions team. She is held in high regard for her expertise in pension scheme matters including scheme establishments, restructurings and closures to future accrual, advising both trustees and corporate sponsors. She also acts on authorisations for master trusts and scheme amendments.

Francois Barker is well regarded for his experience advising large pension schemes on an array of transactions, including defined benefit scheme closure and restructuring issues.

Jeremy Goodwin leads Eversheds Sutherland's pensions practice. He is sought out by trustees and corporates alike for the strength and breadth of his pensions expertise.

Stuart Earle is head of Eversheds Sutherland's Cardiff office. He advises employers and trustees on matters including closing schemes to future accrual, restructuring and funding considerations.

Georgina Rankin assists trustees and corporate sponsors with master trust authorisation, buy-ins, scheme amendments and liability management exercises. She leads the pensions diversified industrials group at Eversheds.

Mark Latimour is head of pension insurance and investment at Eversheds Sutherland and he enjoys a strong reputation for his work in that area.

Sarah Swift is recognised for her work for both employers and trustees. She works with these clients in a range of areas including regular advice on buy-ins and pension scheme restructures.

Simon Daniel is recognised for his expert advice to providers and trustees on asset investment and insurance de-risking. He has advised employers, insurers and trustees on multibillion-pound bulk annuity transactions.

Isobel Carruthers is recognised for her expertise in advising pension schemes across an array of matters including rule changes, valuation and liability concerns.

Amanda Small assists trustees and corporate clients with a range of pensions issues, including scheme wind-ups, bulk annuity transactions and PPF requirements. She is well known for her expertise in relation to defined contribution funds.

Charlotte Cartwright enjoys a growing reputation in the pensions space, advising scheme sponsors and trustees on various pensions matters.

James Ellis advises employers and trustees on all manner of issues including liability management exercises, M&A, and buy-ins and buyouts.

Collette Davies is a senior associate within Eversheds Sutherland's pensions team. She advises both trustees and employers on a wide range of pensions matters.

Craig Looker assists employers and trustees with transfers to master trusts, scheme closures to future accrual and GMP equalisation.

Jen Green is a principal associate who has a strong background in pensions. She regularly advises on complex funding arrangements and has particular expertise in SIPP arrangements.