UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Linklaters has an eminent pensions practice which combines contentious and non-contentious expertise. The law firm is recognised for its high-quality advice to a diverse range of clients in corporate restructuring, investment matters and liability management. Its clients include sponsors, trustees and insurance companies.
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Linklaters advised the Trustee of the Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund on a longevity transaction with MetLife to manage longevity risk in relation to around GBP450 million of pensioner and dependent liabilities
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Linklaters provides timely, pragmatic advice in plain English. They are very approachable and solution focused.
The team leaves no stone unturned.
The team has deep technical knowledge and a very pragmatic approach to advising clients.
The team always acknowledges and works towards agreed targets, delivering on time.
Linklaters offers a good balance of pragmatism and legal rigour.
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Claire Petheram leads Linklaters' global pensions team. She advises major clients on all pensions issues, ranging from scheme mergers and benefit changes to liability management matters.
Claire is an exceptional pensions lawyer and trusted partner.
Claire gives clear guidance and advice in plain English and sets out her points constructively.
I would not wish to use anybody else for important pensions legal advice - Claire is top notch.
Philip Goss acts on behalf of scheme trustees and employers on a variety of pensions issues, such as funding arrangements and de-risking. He also advises insurance companies.
Philip is excellent to work with and makes us feel valued as a client.
Philip is skilled in presenting and explaining technical detail in an easily accessible way.
Rosalind Knowles leads the pensions investment practice at Linklaters. She assists trustees and employers with a wide array of pensions concerns, including funding arrangements and member benefit changes.
Rosalind provides very clear, thorough and pragmatic advice.
Rosalind is always very knowledgeable and impressive, with delivery of advice pitched to the right level.
Roz is an incredibly knowledgeable pensions lawyer who is able to quickly identify the matters that are of most importance.
Sarah Parkin advises scheme sponsors, trustees and insurers on a range of pensions issues, such as scheme wind-ups and longevity transactions.
Sarah has an excellent understanding of client issues and a willingness to reflect on how best to fit her advice to the needs of the client.
Sarah delivers top quality advice and support on legal matters.
Sarah was crucial in progressing a matter and her patience and tenacity was effective in closing it.
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