Pensions Litigation
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Band 2
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Osborne Clarke has specialist litigators advising employers, trustees and scheme members on the gamut of pensions disputes. The team 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
- Osborne Clarke is advising the Pension Protection Fund in relation to an equalisation issue affecting a large, multi-employer pension scheme in the motor industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Osborne Clarke are genuine problem solvers and always take the bigger picture into account."
"The firm has real strength in depth at all levels and can bring experience from across a wide range of sectors to its work."
"The lawyers at Osborne Clarke are genuine problem solvers and always take the bigger picture into account."
"The firm has real strength in depth at all levels and can bring experience from across a wide range of sectors to its work."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Hazlett leads Osborne Clarke's pensions team and offers experienced advice on a broad range of disputes to trustees and representative beneficiaries. He ably handles issues involving The Pensions Ombudsman and The Pensions Regulator.
"Jonathan is an excellent all rounder; he's very bright, pragmatic and to the point."
Paul Matthews is an experienced litigator who regularly acts for clients in rectification proceedings and professional negligence claims.
Charles Crowne is a noted pensions litigator who represents trustees, sponsoring employers and beneficiaries on the full raft of pensions disputes.
"Charles is a very sensible lawyer who knows the area well and is a safe pair of hands."
Katherine King is an associate director with a wide-ranging practice. She represents beneficiaries, trustees and corporate sponsors on everything from Part 8 proceedings to professional negligence claims.
"Katherine is always on top of everything and keeps the show on the road."
"Katherine provides excellent service all round and has great commercial awareness of the pension industry."
"Her extensive experience coupled with clear advice and guidance reassures clients."
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