Ranking tables
Pensions | UK
North West
In-depth overview
PENSIONS: An Introduction
JURISDICTION
Building on some of its predecessor’s initiatives, the new government’s pension plans are beginning...
Authored by Sacker & Partners LLP, David Saunders
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Pinsent Masons 10 Years Ranked- Eversheds Sutherland
Band 1
Band 2
- Barry Gibb Hill Dickinson LLP11 Years Ranked
Jeremy Harris Fieldfisher25 Years Ranked
Paul Carney Shoosmiths LLP14 Years Ranked- Paula Warnock Hill Dickinson LLP5 Years Ranked
- Pippa Read Pinsent Masons19 Years Ranked
- Robert Tellwright Pinsent Masons13 Years Ranked
- Charmian JohnsonEversheds Sutherland
- Ian MylreaBrabners LLP
Band 3
- Claire Bell Deloitte Legal11 Years Ranked
Mark Poulston Weightmans16 Years Ranked- Patrick Kennedy Gateley Legal25 Years Ranked
- Damien GarrouldTLT LLP
- Simon DanielEversheds Sutherland
Up and Coming
- Amanda SmallEversheds Sutherland
Associates to watch
Gary Davies DLA Piper LLP3 Years Ranked- Katie Whelan Fieldfisher1 Years Ranked
Scott Rorke DLA Piper UK LLP2 Years Ranked- Sarah LownEversheds Sutherland
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Pinsent MasonsPensions2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedPinsent Masons provides high-end advice to some of the UK's largest pension schemes, as well as employers, insurance companies and financial institutions. It is particularly strong in scheme restructurings, funding solutions, buy-ins and buyouts. The firm has recognised capabilities in advising insurance companies on pension scheme design and is an experienced adviser to regulator-appointed trustees.
Band 2
2 DLA Piper UK LLPPensions2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedDLA Piper has an established pensions group in the North West with lawyers based in the firm's Liverpool and Manchester offices. The team offers considerable insight into scheme management, as well as corporate transactions and de-risking strategies. It often advises major occupational pension schemes, and has significant experience advising the trustees of schemes in sectors such as food, education, insurance and healthcare.
2 FieldfisherPensions2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedFieldfisher houses an impressive Manchester-based pensions team. The group advises trustees and employers on a full suite of pensions issues and is especially noted for its work with clients in the manufacturing, utilities and higher education sectors.
Band 3
3 CMSPensions2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedCMS frequently supports trustees and employers on bulk transfers, scheme buyouts and wind-ups, and funding arrangements. It also acts on scheme amendments and closures to future accrual, with further strength advising on the pensions aspects of employer insolvency.
3 Gateley LegalPensions2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedGateley Legal has a respected pensions team with a significant trustee advisory offering. The firm frequently handles scheme closures and funding solutions, including asset-backed funding structures. It often acts for trustees of high-value schemes, including those sponsored by trade unions.
3 Hill Dickinson LLPPensions2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedHill Dickinson has extensive experience handling matters concerning scheme funding as well as mergers, restructures and closure to future accrual. It advises the trustees and sponsors of high-profile schemes and is noted for its niche expertise in the shipping sector.
3 Shoosmiths LLPPensions2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedShoosmiths advises trustees and sponsors on the full gamut of pensions law, including scheme closures, transfers and mergers. It has further experience of automatic enrolment and equalisation issues. The team also assists with the pensions aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings.
3 Squire Patton BoggsPensions2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedSquire Patton Boggs has a well-established pensions practice with a strong record of acting for trustees and employers. The firm offers expertise in pension mergers, corporate restructurings and buyout transactions. It is also experienced in scheme closure and funding arrangement work. Its client base includes those in the financial services, healthcare and real estate industries.