Pensions | UK

Gowling WLG has a leading pensions practice in Birmingham, noted for overseeing a wide array of complex risk management exercises. The firm offers a tailored service to clients through its various sub-teams, namely public sector pensions, human resources and dispute resolution. It is retained by an array of entities, including sponsors, trustees and insurance companies. Its sector expertise covers education, healthcare and retail.

Squire Patton Boggs is distinguished for its professional trustee practice, which advises on some of the most novel issues facing the market. The Birmingham-based team advises on scheme transfers, mergers and wind-ups, as well as funding agreements. It acts for a broad client base, including scheme sponsors in the public and private sectors. The firm also has a notable practice advising multi-section occupational schemes.

Pinsent Masons is well equipped to assist with the full spectrum of issues affecting defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, such as governance, transactions and investment opportunities. The Birmingham team is adept at advising on issues concerning master trusts and regularly works on public and private sector schemes for both trustees and sponsors.

Gateley has a well-regarded pensions team in Birmingham advising both defined contribution and defined benefit schemes, including closure to future accrual, transfers and wind-ups. It possesses particular strength in funding arrangements and corporate transactions, and also has significant experience advising on PPF matters and rectification.

Mills & Reeve provides expert advice to employers and trustees in a wide range of sectors and locations. Its pensions team is particularly well known for work on behalf of public sector schemes, including advice on liabilities and outsourcing issues.