LAWYER PROFILE

Mark Atkinson

UK 2026

CMS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Pensions

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by CMS

Career

Mark Atkinson is a partner in CMS’ Pensions team. He acts for trustees and companies in relation to occupational pension schemes providing day to day advice along with leading on some of the most structural issues that impact schemes - mergers, buy-out/in, takeover of sponsors, PPF entry and contingent assets. He also acts for claimants and defendants in relation to professional negligence claims involving pension scheme advisers as well as for parties in applications for directions from the Courts.

Mark provides on going advice to many household names including Sainsbury's, BAA, Harrods and Coca Cola.

Professional Memberships

-Past Chair, Association of Pension Lawyers

-Associate, Pensions Management Institute

Publications

Contributor to the Pensions Law Handbook (15th Edition), Bloomsbury Professional.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Pensions - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mark Atkinson is called upon by clients seeking advice on pension scheme mergers and the pensions aspects of corporate transactions. He also regularly advises on scheme governance and regulatory matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mark has a proactive approach, and he builds constructive relationships with the other advisers.
PensionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark always impresses. He's an excellent all-rounder who's always able to anticipate things from all angles.
PensionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark is overall the strongest pension lawyer I have worked with. He is also extremely easy to work with
PensionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession