Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Pensions - Midlands
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Eversheds has a broad team that is able to handle multiple complex projects.
The team has an ability to explain complex legislation using plain English.
Not only are they at the forefront of new pensions legislation but they also are able to translate the law so that it is understandable by lay people.
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland advised Siemens on the transfer of its UK defined contribution pension arrangements in the Siemens Benefits Scheme to the Standard Life Master Trust.
Notable practitioners
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.
Emma always looks to find solutions and is very pragmatic and user-friendly.
She is a very strategic lawyer and delivers strategic key advice to clients.
Gary Delderfield acts on public sector pensions matters including bulk scheme transfers and pension fund mergers as well as providing advice on contractual obligations during staff transfers.
Gary is a top-rated public sector pensions lawyer.
The best public sector lawyer in the UK.
I've always found James very pragmatic. He thinks of himself as a trustee so he can put himself in their shoes.