Clive Pugh

Advises trustees and employers on all aspects of pensions law and is recognised as a leading expert nationally on regulatory matters including scheme funding, clearance and governance and major Moral Hazard investigations. He draws on experience at and with the Pensions Regulator and has advised on a number of complex restructurings for schemes and employers, bringing regulatory insights. Also regarded as an expert in ongoing pensions advisory work and negotiations, including on benefit redesign, closures and corporate developments. Advised on the key regulatory cases of Silentnight, Bernard Matthews and also appointed for the reply on McDonalds.

Trained Simmons & Simmons; seconded to the FSA for 10 months; qualified as barrister 1996; cross-qualified as solicitor 2001; Pensions Regulator for 5 years; partner Burges Salmon 2008.

Association of Pension Lawyers; Association of Pension Lawyers’ International Committee. PLSA Legal Committee, PMI Policy and Public Affairs Committee.

Attended The United World College of the Atlantic; Magdalene College, Cambridge University (1995 LLM); King’s College London University (1993 LLB). Speaks Norwegian. Leisure interests include following Rugby and Football and holidays in Norway.