Pensions | UK

Burness Paull has a prominent group that handles pensions matters arising from corporate transactions, refinancings, restructurings and private equity investments. The team's expertise spans occupational and personal pension schemes. The firm possesses extensive experience advising trustees and companies in the oil and gas, finance and public sectors. It is also experienced in handling cross-border matters.

Pinsent Masons has a market-leading team providing the full range of pension services to an enviable client roster. Its notable areas of focus include scheme administration, buyouts and buy-ins. Regularly supports clients whose schemes are affected by corporate transactions. The firm's client base includes trustees and employers. It maintains a sizeable investment advisory practice.

Shepherd and Wedderburn advises an impressive set of corporate and trustee clients, with a notable presence in the finance, education and energy industries. It has recognised expertise in defined benefit schemes, and offers specialist advice on risk transfers, liability management and funding issues. The team also provides general compliance advice and trustee training.

Brodies advises trustees and corporate employers on a range of pensions matters, notably transactions, benefit design issues and scheme administration. It is experienced in advising on de-risking exercises. The team is frequently sought out by clients in Scotland and across the UK. It regularly works with clients in the retail, construction and travel sectors.

CMS is well regarded for its work in the financial services, utilities and technology sectors. It frequently handles pensions aspects of corporate transactions and employee transfers as well as advising on scheme funding matters. The Scottish team can also draw on the benefits of the firm's market-leading pensions practice in London and its other regional practices.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts has deep expertise in matters pertaining to public sector pension provisions. It has an excellent track record for advising trustees and employers on a diverse array of topics, such as gender equalisation, investment structures, wind-up and M&A transactions. The team works with domestic and international clients, and sector expertise covers construction, financial services and healthcare. In November 2023, Morton Fraser and MacRoberts merged; the combined firm is called Morton Fraser MacRoberts.