UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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Hogan Lovells has a highly regarded pensions team that frequently advises household-name corporate clients and pensions schemes. It is notable for its restructuring, funding and buy-in expertise, as well as its strength in pensions litigation and cross-border matters. The team has significant experience in high-value scheme mergers and is also reputed for its work handling the creation and structuring of master trusts for auto-enrolment.
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Hogan Lovells advised Credit Suisse on the GBP900 million full buy-in of its UK defined benefit pension.
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The team is highly intelligent and skilled but able to present information and ideas in a simple and straightforward manner.
The team is extremely responsive and very punctual in its delivery of work to strict timelines - lawyers even exceed expectations in providing their advice prior to tight deadlines.
The pensions team at Hogan Lovells is exceptional. They provide clear, detailed and actionable advice that takes onboard the culture and values of our organisation.
The team is expert at unwinding complex matters and finding a way through that best meets clients' interests.
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Katie Banks is head of the UK pensions team at Hogan Lovells. She is frequently called upon by high-profile clients seeking counsel on issues related to complex scheme arrangements, including mergers and restructurings.
Katie is very pragmatic in approach and solutions.
Katie is extremely down-to-earth and fosters a collaborative environment where her team feels empowered to take ownership of their work.
Katie is very strong technically and uses her knowledge to create commercial leverage for her clients where required.
Katie is an exceptional lawyer. She has an empathetic awareness of the perspectives of different stakeholders which helps to both challenge conventional thinking and improve outcomes.
Claire Southern provides advice on the full range of issues concerning scheme restructurings and insolvencies.
Claire is able to navigate us through the complexities of pension law with ease and confidence. She is an outstanding pensions lawyer.
Claire provides very strong technical advice which is always pragmatic, and she also looks for the most commercially advantageous position for us as the client.
Edward Brown advises trustees and employers on all scheme governance issues. He regularly assists on buy-in transactions.
Edward is very capable and very good at explaining complicated topics in a very straightforward way.
Edward is an exceptional partner in all areas and a pleasure to work with.
Edward is a first class problem solver.
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