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Jae Fassam

Jae Fassam

UK 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Pensions

Scotland

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jae advises trustee, corporate and public sector clients on all aspects of pensions law and has been a pensions lawyer for over 15 years and has experience in helping clients through a number of high-profile matters and regulatory investigations.

Jae works on complex funding and technical projects and manages multi-discipline teams to deliver the best outcomes for clients. A specialist in investment and regular speaker on ESG and non-financial factors, Jae helps clients navigate the developing investment regime. He also works on complex M&A transactions and assists clients with pre-transaction pensions structuring and dealing with post-Completion harmonisation issues and debt apportionments.

Career

Jae advises trustee, corporate and public sector clients on all aspects of pensions law and has been a pensions lawyer for over 15 years and has experience in helping clients through a number of high-profile matters and regulatory investigations.

Jae works on complex funding and technical projects and manages multi-discipline teams to deliver the best outcomes for clients. A specialist in investment and regular speaker on ESG and non-financial factors, Jae helps clients navigate the developing investment regime. He also works on complex M&A transactions and assists clients with pre-transaction pensions structuring and dealing with post-Completion harmonisation issues and debt apportionments.

Professional Memberships

Association of Pensions Lawyers

Publications

Contributor to the Pensions Law Handbook (16th Edition), Bloomsbury Professional.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Pensions - Scotland

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Jae Fassam is adept at advising on pension funding and investment matters. He also acts on scheme merger and reorganisations, as well as providing pension support on corporate transactions.

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Strengths

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  • Jae's industry knowledge is second to none and his presenting style is particularly impressive.

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  • Jae has a relaxed style which is easy to follow and understand whilst he is also authoritative which is useful when discussing complex issues with our employer board.

    PensionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Jae is always a step ahead. His advice is always excellent and solutions focussed.

    PensionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Jae has the ability to look at the bigger picture and to create solutions to very difficult issues.

    PensionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Jae is fantastic - he's knowledgeable, pragmatic and a good guy to deal with.

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