Ranking tables
Pensions | UK
North West
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Pinsent Masons 9 Years Ranked
- Eversheds Sutherland
Band 2
- DLA Piper UK LLP 9 Years Ranked
- Squire Patton Boggs 9 Years Ranked
- Hill Dickinson LLP
Band 3
Band 1
- Ben Miller DLA Piper UK LLP20 Years Ranked
- David Griffiths Squire Patton Boggs27 Years Ranked
- Stephen Scholefield Pinsent Masons24 Years Ranked
- Elenor LoveringEversheds Sutherland
- Tim GreenCMS
Band 2
- Jeremy Harris Fieldfisher24 Years Ranked
- Paul Carney Shoosmiths LLP13 Years Ranked
- Pippa Read Pinsent Masons18 Years Ranked
- Barry GibbHill Dickinson LLP
- Charmian JohnsonEversheds Sutherland
- Ian MylreaBrabners LLP
- Paula WarnockHill Dickinson LLP
Band 3
Up and Coming
- Damien GarrouldTLT LLP
Associates to watch
- Gary Davies DLA Piper LLP2 Years Ranked
- Scott Rorke DLA Piper UK LLP1 Years Ranked
- Amanda SmallEversheds Sutherland
- Sarah LownEversheds Sutherland
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Pinsent MasonsPensions2024 | Band 1 | 9 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 LLPPensions2024 | Band 2 | 9 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 Squire Patton BoggsPensions2024 | Band 2 | 9 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.
Band 3
3 FieldfisherPensions2024 | Band 3 | 1 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 works with clients in the manufacturing, utilities and higher education sectors.3 Gateley LegalPensions2024 | Band 3 | 9 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 Shoosmiths LLPPensions2024 | Band 3 | 6 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.