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What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts has deep expertise in matters pertaining to public sector pension provisions. It has an excellent track record for advising trustees and employers on a diverse array of topics, such as gender equalisation, investment structures, wind-up and M&A transactions. The team works with domestic and international clients, and sector expertise covers construction, financial services and healthcare.

Work Highlights

  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised the Trustee of the Edinburgh Airport Pension Plan on the implications of Vinci Airports' acquisition of the majority shareholding in Edinburgh Airport Limited.

Strengths

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The team has specialist pensions knowledge and is pragmatic in its approach.

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The team ais pragmatic, approachable, flexible and competitive with fees.

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The team is very collaborative and quickly build strong, credible relationships with clients.

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The team is solutions orientated and stay firmly off the fence. It provides a service that focuses on value to clients and they occupy the trusted adviser status.

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No problem is too big or too small for Morton Fraser MacRoberts.

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Notable Practitioners

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James K Keith
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James K Keith
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Band 1

James Keith is co-head of the pensions team at Morton Fraser MacRoberts. He advises pensions trustees on areas including scheme funding and investments as well as scheme closures and liability matters.

James is a key commercial partner who I would not hesitate to use again.

James is solutions focused and able to deal adeptly with thorny issues. He provides clear, pragmatic advice to trustees.

James gets straight to the heart of the matter.

James is excellent - he's extremely supportive, pragmatic and always seeks to provide the best possible advice for his clients..

James is very commercially aware and approachable. His knowledge of pensions law is outstanding.

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Martyn Shaw
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Martyn Shaw
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Martyn Shaw co-leads the pensions team at Morton Fraser MacRoberts. He advises clients on defined benefit and defined contributed schemes. His areas of work include scheme funding matters, GMP equalisation and assisting with the pensions aspects of employee transfers.

Martyn is a skilled, experienced pensions lawyer.

Martyn knows the subject matter well and sees the bigger picture.

Martyn provides a solid and reliable service with advice delivered clearly.

Martyn is a great technical lawyer.

Martyn is a very good lawyer and is very good at building strong working relationships.

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James K Keith
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James K Keith
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Martyn Shaw
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Martyn Shaw
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