Employment: Pensions

David Main focuses his practice on pensions matters. He advises on the pensions considerations of large cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions. He also advises on projects to convert existing schemes, assists with the outsourcing of pension administration services, handles disputes with scheme members and advises trustees on various liability management and funding strategies.

Duncan Inverarity is a leading employment lawyer who is regularly instructed to tackle complex disciplinary processes, internal investigations and large-scale transfers of employees. He is also skilled at advising on shareholder matters and protected disclosure issues.

"Duncan Inverarity is an excellent partner to deal with; he provides a top-class service with top-class advice and representation."

"Duncan is strong at understanding the business and context that we operate in and aligning the legal guidance to that."

Chris Comerford advises on pensions issues arising from corporate and M&A transactions. He is instructed both by trustees and by large corporations to assist with scheme transfers, restructurings and IORP II compliance.

"Chris Comerford is meticulous in his approach while keeping the client's objectives always in focus."

David Francis has a solid presence in the pensions field, with experience in various issues relating to M&A, cross-border schemes, multi-employer defined contribution plans or defined benefit plans.

Michael Doyle handles a broad remit of employment topics, including the labour aspects of corporate transactions, enforcement of restrictive covenants, senior executive exit arrangements and disciplinary issues. Additionally, he advises on HR matters such as remote working and data protection.

"Michael Doyle's attention to detail is second to none."

"Michael provides an excellent client service, he demonstrates an extensive knowledge of employment law and he provides pragmatic and expert advice promptly."

Noeleen Meehan represents a range of clients including financial institutions and major corporations in contentious and non-contentious matters. She advises on collective redundancies, employee transfers and dismissals, protected disclosure and remuneration matters.

"Noeleen is a talented, responsive and practical adviser in all areas of employment law, with an extensive and unique understanding of the regulatory framework in which her clients operate."

Aoife Malone assists clients with defined contribution or defined benefit plan arrangements, scheme restructurings, pensions-related litigation proceedings and IORP II compliance.