Michael Uberoi

Practice Areas

Michael Uberoi practises in commercial and regulatory litigation, with a particular focus on pensions and financial services.

His work includes pension litigation (such as rectification and indexation work), professional negligence matters (involving solicitors, actuaries, and administrators), commercial disputes involving allegations of fraud and breaches of COBS, and regulatory work engaging all aspects of the FCA Handbook (for Defendants and Regulators). He has ongoing matters involving the Pensions Regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Pension Protection Fund, and Lloyd’s of London.

Michael is a member of COMBAR and the Chancery Bar Association. He is also called to the Bar of Northern Ireland.

Some examples of current or very recent work include:

- Richard Tomlin v The Council of Lloyd’s of London – Acting for the Defendant (a leading underwriter) in enforcement proceedings brought by Lloyd’s (acquitted of all 37 charges).

- Fetherston & Ors v Dalriada - Acting for the professional trustee in a 4-day trial involving disputed pension increases granted by directors /trustees, to themselves.

- Viavi Solutions UK Limited v Viavi Pension Trustee UK Limited - Acting for the trustees in the rectification of a scheme arising out of incorrect pension increase rules.

- St Modwen Property plc v Smith - Acting for the company and trustee in successful rectification proceedings.

- Acting for the Target in a 4-day Pension Regulator Contribution Notice hearing involving the Regulator’s moral hazard powers.

- Acting for the Defendant in proceedings arising out of transfers out of the British Steel Pension Scheme.