Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, Pensions | Chambers UK Profile

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Pensions - Midlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gowling WLG has a leading pensions practice in Birmingham, noted for overseeing a wide array of complex risk management exercises. The firm offers a tailored service to clients through its various sub-teams, namely public sector pensions, human resources and dispute resolution. It is retained by an array of entities, including sponsors, trustees and insurance companies. Its sector expertise covers education, healthcare and retail.

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Work Highlights

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Gowling WLG provided legal support to the Trustees of the Arriva Group pension scheme in relation to Arriva's sale to a US infrastructure investor.

Strengths

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The team at Gowling are enthusiastic, passionate, respectful of urgency and supportive.

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They always deliver pragmatic advice at fees which add value.

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They show commercial acumen and recognise what sponsors are trying to achieve, and therefore can reach a middle ground that also works for trustees and members.

Pensions respondent
UK

The team at Gowling are enthusiastic, passionate, respectful of urgency and supportive.

Pensions respondent
UK

They always deliver pragmatic advice at fees which add value.

Pensions respondent
UK

They show commercial acumen and recognise what sponsors are trying to achieve, and therefore can reach a middle ground that also works for trustees and members.

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UK

Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Gane

Band 1

Elizabeth Gane is national head of Gowling's pension practice. She advises trustees and sponsors on matters including buy-ins, benefit changes and complex funding issues.

She was able to give insights, and she understands the commercial aspects and what the scheme is trying to achieve.

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Richard Black

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Richard Black advises trustees on issues including GMP equalisation, closures to future accrual, and buy-ins and buyouts. He also assists with funding matters.

He is a brilliant people person and has great client service.

He is always able to provide the support required.

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Joanne Tibbott

Band 2

Joanne Tibbott advises both sponsors and trustees on matters involving defined contribution schemes, such as governance issues, scheme design and buy-ins.

She gives insightful advice.

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