Band 6
Provided by Robert Walker
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.
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
Committee member, North East Association of Pension Lawyers; Professional member, Pensions Management Institute
Provided by Chambers
Robert Walker assists sponsoring employers and trustees with a wide range of pensions issues. His work includes advice on scheme governance and liability management.
Provided by Chambers
Robert combines high levels of technical knowledge with great teamwork and a focus on getting the job done.
Robert combines high levels of technical knowledge with great teamwork and a focus on getting the job done.