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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Rankings

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Pensions - UK-wide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons has an established practice noted for its representation of trustees and employers in connection with the full range of pensions law. The firm is recommended for its insight into the financial services, investment and energy industries. Its particular strengths include advising on scheme mergers and the pensions aspects of corporate activity. The team is further recognised for its de-risking advice for defined benefit schemes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised Honeywell on the pensions aspects of the sale of its PPE business in various jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • The team has a track record of taking heavily technical subject matter and providing clear and easily digestible advice.

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  • The team has the ability to communicate to those with lesser legal, pensions knowledge.

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  • The team at Simmons & Simmons is thoughtful strategists and does an excellent job of eliciting and explaining the practical implications of legal regulations and negotiating positions.

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  • The team always responds quickly when required.

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  • Simmons & Simmons has a well knit team who collaborate together is advising our pension trustees and management.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Amrit McLean
    Amrit McLean

    Amrit McLean

    Amrit McLean brings her de-risking expertise to the Simmons & Simmons pensions team. Her areas of work include advising leading bulk annuity providers on de-risking transactions.

    • Amrit is one of the leading lawyers in the de-risking area.

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  • Danny Tsang
    Danny Tsang

    Danny Tsang

    Danny Tsang is a pensions specialist with decades of experience in the space. He handles a range of matters including restructuring pension schemes and de-risking solutions.

    • Danny can nimbly explain advantages and disadvantages, switch perspectives and comment on considerations beyond the immediate text or fact pattern at hand.

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    • Danny leads and develops the team very well, and is an excellent lawyer himself.

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    • Danny provides great client service and is very capable at handling complex pensions matters. He has an excellent understanding of the client's needs and internal stakeholder demands.

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  • Edward Smith
    Edward Smith

    Edward Smith

    Edward Smith advises sponsoring employers and trustees on pensions matters. His practice is broad and sees him advising on everything from corporate transactions to scheme redesigns.

    • Edward is clearly expert in his field, but he balances his technical knowledge with real-world understanding of implications for businesses.

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    • Edward has general and sophisticated legal awareness, plus a proven ability to communicate.

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