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This section ranks sets and barristers who advise employers, schemes, fund managers, trustees and the state on both contentious and non-contentious issues concerning pensions. Matters handled include rectification claims, recoveries in the event of insolvency, determinations of liabilities, judicial review and allegations of wrongdoing.

Rankings overview for Sets

  1. Andrew Short KC
    Andrew Short KC Outer Temple Chambers21 Years Ranked
  2. Brian Green KCWilberforce Chambers
  3. Paul Newman KCWilberforce Chambers
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  1. Andrew Spink KC
    Andrew Spink KC Outer Temple Chambers30 Years Ranked
  2. Nicolas Stallworthy KC
    Nicolas Stallworthy KC Outer Temple Chambers26 Years Ranked
  3. Jonathan Hilliard KCWilberforce Chambers
  4. Keith Rowley KCRadcliffe Chambers
  5. Michael Tennet KCWilberforce Chambers
2

  1. Andrew Mold KCWilberforce Chambers
  2. David E Grant KCOuter Temple Chambers
  3. Fenner Moeran KCWilberforce Chambers
  4. Keith Bryant KCOuter Temple Chambers
  5. Michael Furness KCWilberforce Chambers
  6. Richard Hitchcock KCOuter Temple Chambers
3

  1. Ben Hubble KC
    Ben Hubble KC 4 New Square Chambers24 Years Ranked
  2. Claire Darwin KC
    Claire Darwin KC Matrix Chambers16 Years Ranked
  3. Farhaz Khan KC
    Farhaz Khan KC 3 Verulam Buildings16 Years Ranked
  4. Katherine Apps KC
    Katherine Apps KC 39 Essex Chambers14 Years Ranked
  5. Christopher Tidmarsh KC5 Stone Buildings

  1. Fraser Campbell KC
    Fraser Campbell KC Blackstone Chambers10 Years Ranked
  2. Thomas Robinson KCWilberforce Chambers
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  1. Naomi Ling
    Naomi Ling Outer Temple Chambers16 Years Ranked
  2. Saul Margo
    Saul Margo Outer Temple Chambers15 Years Ranked
  3. Edward SawyerWilberforce Chambers
  4. Jennifer SeamanWilberforce Chambers
2

  1. Elizabeth OveyRadcliffe Chambers
  2. James WalmsleyWilberforce Chambers
  3. Lydia SeymourOuter Temple Chambers
  4. Nicholas HillOuter Temple Chambers
  5. Sebastian AllenWilberforce Chambers
  6. Wendy MathersRadcliffe Chambers
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  1. Philip Stear Outer Temple Chambers5 Years Ranked
  2. Saaman Pourghadiri
    Saaman Pourghadiri 3 Verulam Buildings7 Years Ranked
  3. Henry DayRadcliffe Chambers
  4. James McCreathWilberforce Chambers
  5. Joseph SteadmanWilberforce Chambers
  6. Michael UberoiXXIV Old Buildings
  7. Victoria BrownOuter Temple Chambers
4

  1. Chloë Bell
    Chloë Bell 3 Verulam Buildings5 Years Ranked
  2. Jonathan ChewWilberforce Chambers
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  1. Elizabeth GraceOuter Temple Chambers

All Sets profiles

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Band 1

  1. Outer Temple Chambers
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    Outer Temple Chambers
    Pensions
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Outer Temple Chambers demonstrates notable expertise in a broad range of contentious and non-contentious issues pertaining to pensions law. Its barristers are highly adept at handling Part 7 professional negligence claims and Part 8 actions, as well as cases regarding scheme deed rectifications and regulatory proceedings. Barristers at Outer Temple Chambers regularly act for the Pensions Regulator and the Pensions Ombudsman, as well as employers and trustees. Clients state that the set "offers in-depth pensions expertise across all levels". Set members have a wealth of experience appearing before all levels of the court system. The team have been described as being "involved in the most important and complex cases in this field". Key cases include Virgin Media v NTL Pension Trustees II Ltd and Others, a case that considers amendments to contracted-out pension schemes.

    Matt Sale is the practice director.

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  2. Wilberforce Chambers
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    Wilberforce Chambers
    Pensions
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Wilberforce Chambers is a distinguished set with a market-leading group of both silks and juniors capable of handling the full spectrum of pensions work. Members are thoroughly experienced in handling large-scale, high-profile cases at the forefront of the pensions industry. Wilberforce's barristers are equipped for advice and advocacy in relation to a host of regulatory matters and act for employers, trustees and the Pensions Regulator. Described by clients as offering "one of the finest pools of talent for pensions litigation", the set is able to act in complex cases with elements of employment, trusts and tax law. Wilberforce Chambers has represented Newell Rubbermaid UK Services in a Part 8 claim relating to the conversion of DB pension rights to DC benefits.

    Nicholas Luckman is the practice director.

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Band 2

  1. Radcliffe Chambers
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    Radcliffe Chambers
    Pensions
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Radcliffe Chambers has notable experience in a broad spectrum of pensions matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Its barristers have extensive experience acting in cases with elements of professional negligence and trusts law. As well as acting for the Pensions Regulator and the Pensions Ombudsman, members of Radcliffe Chambers offer trustees and employers the benefit of their substantial expertise in the pensions area. One client states the set "remains technically strong on dealing with disputes relating to pension issues". Another source adds that Radcliffe has "strong pensions expertise".

    John Clark is the head of clerking.

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