Chambers Review
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Pensions - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Shepherd and Wedderburn advises an impressive set of corporate and trustee clients, with a notable presence in the finance, education and energy sectors. It has recognised expertise in defined benefit schemes, and offers specialist advice on risk transfers, liability management and funding issues. The team also provides general compliance advice and trustee training.
Strengths
The team offers a strong breadth and depth of legal expertise, pragmatism and client relationship management.
The team is pragmatic but thoughtful.
Shepherd and Wedderburn has an excellent standard of service and will always go above and beyond to meet tight deadlines.
The team offers competent staff who are able to explain complex matters concisely and simply.
The team is very good at giving quick, clear and concise advice.
Work Highlights
Shepherd and Wedderburn advised the trustees of the University of St Andrews Superannuation and Life Assurance Scheme on member benefits queries.
Notable practitioners
He's very friendly and easy to deal with.
Louisa Knox is a highly experienced practitioner, advising both trustees and companies on scheme restructuring and risk reduction measures, with further strength in handling scheme mergers and transfers. She also provides support on funding and GMP equalisation issues.
Louisa is an absolute pleasure to work with.
Louisa adds a great dynamic to the team and provides a useful sounding board.
Louisa can deal with the most complex issues in a very pragmatic and practical way.
Andrew is a very accomplished individual who delivers a first class level of service with a pragmatic eye.
Andrew is knowledgeable, responsive and excellent to deal with.
Andrew's vast experience is always useful when dealing with any topic.
I regard her as pragmatic, proportionate and very cost-effective.
Kirsty is a great communicator, who is very experienced and knows her stuff.
Daniel Boynton is a pension specialist who works with clients on everything from day-to-day matters right through to risk transfer work.
He is knowledgeable, responsive and excellent to deal with.
Daniel is a knowledgeable pensions lawyer who is quick to respond and provides excellent advice.