Department profile
Osborne Clarke LLP

Pensions Litigation

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Osborne Clarke LLP

Rankings

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Pensions Litigation - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Osborne Clarke has specialist litigators advising employers, trustees and scheme members on the gamut of pensions disputes. The firm is frequently seen handling rectification and professional negligence claims, in addition to regulatory investigations. It often advises representative beneficiaries on high-profile pensions disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Osborne Clarke is continued to advise the Pension Protection Fund in relation to an equalisation issue affecting a large, multi-employer pension scheme in the motor industry.

Strengths

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  • Osborne Clarke offers high quality pensions advice.

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  • They are proactive in spotting problems before they arise and their teamwork is very good.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jonathan Hazlett
    Band 3Jonathan Hazlett

    Jonathan Hazlett

    Jonathan Hazlett leads Osborne Clarke's pensions team and offers advice on a broad range of disputes to trustees and representative beneficiaries. He ably handles issues involving the Pensions Ombudsman and the Pensions Regulator.

    • He's a very pragmatic, technically strong and personable lawyer.

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    • Jonathan Hazlett is a real pensions expert and really quick on the uptake - he's really good at picking up the legal detail and nuance.

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  • Band 4Charles Crowne
    Band 4Charles Crowne

    Charles Crowne

    Charles Crowne is a noted pensions litigator who represents trustees, sponsoring employers and beneficiaries on the full raft of pensions disputes.

    • He's very knowledgeable and experienced.

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    • He's a really good pragmatic commercial lawyer, and a delight to work with.

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  • Up and ComingKatherine King
    Up and ComingKatherine King

    Katherine King

    Katherine King is an legal director with a wide-ranging practice. She represents beneficiaries, trustees and corporate sponsors on everything from Part 8 proceedings to professional negligence claims.

    • Katherine has a calm but confident style that quickly builds trust and confidence.

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    • Katherine is a fantastic lawyer with expertise in the field. She is also highly responsive.

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