Pensions | UK Bar

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. The set is able to act in complex cases with elements of employment, trusts and tax law. In the past year, members of the set have been acting for the trustees of the Railways Pension Scheme in a case concerning the interaction of the scheme's Protection Order and Section Rules. Wilberforce Chambers has also been representing Trustees of Newell Ltd in a Part 8 claim raising a number of issues arising from the conversion of DB pension rights into DC benefits.

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. Set members have a wealth of experience appearing before all levels of the court system. Key cases include representing Trustees of the BBC pension scheme in regard to Part 8 claims. The set continues to act for Honda in relation to the rectification of a deed of adherence as well as further Part 8 claims work in regard to the Railway Pensions Scheme.

5 Stone Buildings is well regarded for its handling of all manner of pensions cases. The set offers clients the benefit of extensive expertise in professional negligence claims, as well as matters of tax and trusts law. Its barristers regularly act for the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund, and are also able to represent employers in complex proceedings.

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. The barristers at the set have been acting for Toyota Material Handling UK in taking legal action against former benefit consultants for professional negligence. De La Rue Pension Trustee Limited v Herbert Smith is another key case members are involved in, a claim against the solicitors who drafted the governing documentation dated 2003 and 2008 in respect of alleged negligent inclusion.