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Squire Patton Boggs

Pensions

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Squire Patton Boggs

Rankings

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Pensions - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Squire Patton Boggs has a notable pensions team that contains leading pensions investment experts. It stands out for its knowledge in local government pension schemes and is acknowledged for its work on the pensions schemes of not-for-profit organisations and utility companies. The team ably assists both trustees and sponsors regarding defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.

Work Highlights

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  • Squire Patton Boggs advised the trustees of two Thames Water pension plans on the potential effects of the restructuring of Thames Water.

Strengths

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  • The team is proactive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.

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  • The team works together extremely well to provide a seamless service and work very well with our other advisers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Matthew Giles
    Band 2Matthew Giles

    Matthew Giles

    Matthew Giles leads Squire Patton Boggs's pensions group. He advises trustees and sponsors on issues such as the impact of corporate transactions on schemes as well as assisting with liability issues.

    • Matthew is excellent at delivering quality work on time and on budget.

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    • Matthew always presents balanced and relevant advice.

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  • Band 3Catherine McKenna
    Band 3Catherine McKenna

    Catherine McKenna

    Catherine McKenna has a wealth of experience, acting on investment arrangements, liability management projects and governance issues. She has further strength in scheme closures to future accrual and master trust matters.

    • Catherine has extensive knowledge of UK pensions law.

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    • Catherine brings a depth of knowledge and gravitas to the table.

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  • Band 4Kirsty McLean
    Band 4Kirsty McLean

    Kirsty McLean

    Kirsty McLean is well regarded for her experience advising across the gamut of pension scheme issues. She works with clients on regulatory compliance as well as the implications of corporate transactions.

    • Kirsty's knowledge of our complicated scheme is invaluable, and I love her down to earth and practical approach.

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  • Band 4Wendy Hunter
    Band 4Wendy Hunter

    Wendy Hunter

    Wendy Hunter heads Squire Patton Boggs' London pension practice and possesses considerable experience advising on a broad spectrum of issues. She advises pension trustees and employers on buy-in transactions, scheme documentation and M&A-related pensions issues.

    • Wendy is highly knowledgeable and a fantastic support. She is very good to bounce ideas off.

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  • Band 6Victoria Jeacock
    Band 6Victoria Jeacock

    Victoria Jeacock

    Victoria Jeacock is adept at advising on the pensions aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings, among other matters.

    • Victoria is exceptional to work with - she's flexible, knowledgeable, proactive and pragmatic.

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