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Our clients range from pension scheme trustees to sponsoring employers; from multi-nationals and banks to charities and not-for-profits; from actuaries and scheme administrators to lawyers and documentation providers. We work with pension consultants to help them with remediation projects arising from systemic issues, advising upon scheme unauthorised payment issues, client-money issues, referrals to regulatory bodies (including the Pensions Regulator and IoFA), professional standards, and problems arising from transfers (including enhanced due diligence obligations).
Key work includes dealing with professional negligence claims and the often-associated rectification/construction applications.
The team are highly experienced in all types of pensions disputes cases, including:
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Stephenson Harwood advises clients on the full range of pensions disputes. The team regularly handles investigations by the Pensions Regulator and the FCA. It has particular expertise in relation to the pensions aspects of insolvency and professional negligence matters, and is also noted for its extensive work on rectification and construction cases.
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Stephenson Harwood acted for the Representative Beneficiary of the BBC Pension Scheme in court proceedings concerning questions arising under the Scheme's amendment power.
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The team is highly knowledgeable from both a legal and commercial perspective; all advice is clearly explained and promptly delivered.
Stephenson Harwood's pensions litigation team shines in its technical ability and attention to detail.
The team is highly knowledgeable from both a legal and commercial perspective; all advice is clearly explained and promptly delivered.
Stephenson Harwood's pensions litigation team shines in its technical ability and attention to detail.
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Helena delivers innovative and pragmatic solutions.
Helena was a tremendous support and the application of her wealth of experience to the advice was greatly appreciated.
Jenny is very good. She is pragmatic and well versed in the law.
He ensures excellent working relationships through his excellent advice and exemplary conduct.
Chris is a rising star in pensions litigation. He thinks very deeply about the cases he does, is very client-friendly and is always pushing for the best results.
Chris is a highly knowledgeable and clear communicator with an immediate understanding of the commercial intent behind any questions.
Maria Chami is developing an impressive pensions dispute practice and is noted for her experience in handling professional negligence claims in a pensions context.
Maria was thorough, responsive, precise and clear in providing her advice. We could not have asked for better support to achieve our goal.
Maria is outstanding.
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