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Pensions - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Edward Sawyer is a gifted and experienced pensions barrister who has appeared in several high-profile cases affecting the industry. He is often involved in long-running litigation with international elements concerning pension schemes and the Pensions Regulator. He also has prior experience of advising on professional negligence allegations.
Strengths
Edward is very good. He's very considered and looks at all the detail.
Edward is capable of working on complex matters at a very high level of skill and expertise.
Edward is thorough, calm and collected, and very reliable. He is a good all-round junior.
Edward covers the technical and practical sides. He sees things from different angles.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
A very good senior junior, who has a good eye for forensic detail. He is very thorough and an excellent drafter.
Edward is a very good barrister who is particularly strong on pensions. He is very considered and looks at all the detail in the case.
Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Edward Sawyer acts in both contentious and non contentious matters involving trusts, probate and succession, both domestic and offshore.
Strengths
Edward is a lawyer with a brilliant technical mind, who's conscientious and considerate. He parses weighty materials with ease, offering insight and direction.
Responsive, considered in his advice and really engaging. He has a great future ahead of him.
His broad commercial chancery practice means he's an excellent choice for cases that straddle multiple areas. He's good at identifying a strategic path and finding ways to overcome apparent obstacles.