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Pensions Litigation - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is involved in high-profile matters and offers a wealth of experience in the full range of pension issues. The firm continues to advise on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes and non-contentious matters. Its clients include trustees and sponsoring employers from a range of industry sectors, including banking, financial services and utilities.

Work Highlights

  • Linklaters acted for the BBC in a hearing before the Court of Appeal concerning the scope of its amendment powers in relation to the BBC Pension Scheme.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Blyth
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Band 1

Mark Blyth leads Linklaters' pensions disputes team and enjoys a market-leading reputation for his expansive pensions litigation practice. He acts for both claimants and defendants on a range of matters, including regulatory disputes and appeals against decisions from the Pensions Ombudsman.

Mark provides excellent practical advice consistent with his years of experience in pension disputes.

Mark communicates clearly, provides solution to problems and is very accessible.

Mark is our go to partner for pension litigation matters and he has been very supportive.

Sarah Opie
Star Associates

Sarah Opie has an established pensions litigation practice and works with both leading employers and trustees on disputes.

Sarah is very detail oriented.

Sarah is very accessible, pragmatic and a safe pair of hands.

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Mark Blyth
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Sarah Opie
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