Pensions
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
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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
- Squire Patton Boggs continued to advise the Aviva Master Trust on administrative and governance matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide pragmatic, proactive and practical solutions."
"They are good at being pragmatic and boiling down the issues to those that are of most importance."
"The pensions team has great depth and the ability to pool their knowledge with other practice areas within the business, meaning they can provide rounded, well thought out advice."
"We sometimes need urgent legal advice and have always found accessing this to be very straightforward and timely."
"They provide pragmatic, proactive and practical solutions."
"They are good at being pragmatic and boiling down the issues to those that are of most importance."
"The pensions team has great depth and the ability to pool their knowledge with other practice areas within the business, meaning they can provide rounded, well thought out advice."
"We sometimes need urgent legal advice and have always found accessing this to be very straightforward and timely."
Notable Practitioners
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 provides a professional and competent service in a friendly manner."
"Kirsty is a reassuring source of support and advice."
"I find Kirsty to be a professional and enjoyable person to work with."
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 very knowledgeable and is great at breaking down an issue into the key items."
"No matter how complex the matter at hand is, Wendy is able to get a room of people from a variety of backgrounds to a level of understanding where they can be confident in their decision-making."
"She has in-depth knowledge, and her presence commands attention and respect."