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Robert Walker

Robert Walker

UK 2026

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Arc Pensions Law
 Arc Pensions Law

Ranked in 1 practice area

Pensions

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Robert is an experienced pensions lawyer, having qualified into the pensions department of an international law firm in 2009. He predominantly acts for workplace pension schemes in the private sector, advising employers and trustees on all aspects of pensions law, including in relation to compliance and governance, day to day benefit queries, corporate activity and benefit design.

Robert has particular expertise in relation to liability management exercises and buy-in and buy-out transactions, including the partial buy-in of pensioner liabilities and transactions on an ‘all risks’ basis. His wider practice encompasses schemes ranging in size from a few million to over £1bn in assets.

Career

Arc Pensions Law, 2022 - Present, Partner

Arc Pensions Law, 2017 – 2022; Senior Associate

DLA Piper, 2015 – 2017; Senior Associate

DLA Piper, 2009 -2015; Associate

Trained at DLA Piper, 2007 - 2009

Professional Memberships

Committee member, North East Association of Pension Lawyers; Professional member, Pensions Management Institute

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Pensions - UK-wide

Band 6
Individual Editorial

Robert Walker assists sponsoring employers and trustees with a wide range of pensions issues. His work includes advice on scheme governance and liability management.

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Strengths

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  • Robert combines high levels of technical knowledge with great teamwork and a focus on getting the job done.

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