Pensions
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
Contact number
(0141) 567 8400Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons has a market-leading team providing the full range of pension services to an enviable client roster. Its notable areas of focus include scheme administration, buyouts and buy-ins. Regularly supports clients whose schemes are affected by corporate transactions. The firm's client base includes trustees and employers. It maintains a sizeable investment advisory practice.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons advised the Trustees of the Texas Instruments Limited Plan in relation to a number of member complaints, including making representations to the Pensions Ombudsman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Although the majority of our engagement is through the same partner, we have benefited from a range of other specialists and have always been impressed as to their knowledge and expertise."
"Pinsents have comprehensive knowledge of the pension market and the developments therein."
"They have a clear focus on outcomes, and are very good at distilling and giving clear advice that means clients can take decisions."
"They have an ability to build exceptionally strong working relationships."
"The team are always extremely thorough in their advice and quick to address the work at hand, even pre-empting and foreseeing areas where they need to give more advice before being asked."
"Although the majority of our engagement is through the same partner, we have benefited from a range of other specialists and have always been impressed as to their knowledge and expertise."
"Pinsents have comprehensive knowledge of the pension market and the developments therein."
"They have a clear focus on outcomes, and are very good at distilling and giving clear advice that means clients can take decisions."
"They have an ability to build exceptionally strong working relationships."
"The team are always extremely thorough in their advice and quick to address the work at hand, even pre-empting and foreseeing areas where they need to give more advice before being asked."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Gordon has a pre-eminent practice, managing complex pension issues involving funding agreement negotiations and scheme transfers. He also advises on statutory pension debt matters.
"His advice is exceptionally thorough and he's a pleasure to work with."
"Ian Gordon has a very pragmatic approach."
Ruth Tobias frequently acts on range of matters concerning scheme transfers, apportionment arrangements and PPF issues. She also advises on GMP equalisation matters involving defined contribution schemes.
"Ruth is exceptionally attentive and does not waste our time unnecessarily."
"Ruth is an expert in her field and provides outstanding client service in terms of high-quality advice and fast response times."
Alison Shackleton advises pensions trustees and sponsoring employers on a full range of work in the pensions arena.
"Alison advises on complex projects and crucially keeps a clear focus on outcomes."
Cameron McCulloch acts on a range of buy-in and buyout transactions and provides M&A-related pension advice. He also assists with PPF issues.
"Cameron is highly effective, very responsive and always able to frame complex and detailed advice in a way that is accessible."
"Cameron has always been approachable and is very knowledgeable."
"Cameron is a personable individual who is very knowledgeable and practical in the advice he gives."
"Cameron is trusted by the trustees to provide clear, timely and practical advice."
Amie Bain acts for both public and private sector clients, assisting with scheme investments, discrimination disputes and tax advice.
"Amie provides excellent and comprehensive advice."