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Fieldfisher

Pensions

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Fieldfisher

Rankings

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Pensions - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Fieldfisher has an established pensions practice known for its expertise when advising on pension schemes in the utilities, energy and transport sectors. The firm handles complex benefit amendments, buyouts and pensions issues relating to corporate transactions for corporate sponsors and trustees.

Work Highlights

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  • Fieldfisher advised AXA Pensions Trustees on issues relating to the planned dismantling of an investment structure in the AXA UK Pension Scheme.

Strengths

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  • I value the team's attention to detail, forward thinking and prompt turnarounds.

    Pensions respondentUK
  • Fieldfisher offers pragmatic, sensible and clear advice with hands on responsive service.

    Pensions respondentUK
  • The team is highly skilled and very responsive.

    Pensions respondentUK
  • Fieldfisher offers highly knowledgeable individuals who can think outside the box on complex matters.

    Pensions respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4David Gallagher
    Band 4David Gallagher

    David Gallagher

    David Gallagher is head of the pensions practice at Fieldfisher. He often works on compliance issues and scheme restructuring for both trustees and sponsoring employers.

    • David has a strong ability to negotiate in a collaborative way.

      Pensions respondentUK
  • Band 4Jeremy Harris
    Band 4Jeremy Harris

    Jeremy Harris

    Jeremy Harris acts for employers and trustees on a wide range of scheme issues, including funding matters, contribution obligations and transfers to master trusts. He also assists with the pensions aspects of corporate restructuring.

  • Associates to watchKatie Whelan
    Associates to watchKatie Whelan

    Katie Whelan

    Katie Whelan is a senior associate in Fieldfisher's pensions team. She provides a broad range of advice to trustees and sponsoring employers.

Ranked Individuals at Fieldfisher (3)

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