Pensions | UK Bar

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.

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.

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.