Pensions
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
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Burges Salmon is highlighted for its deep expertise in the full spectrum of pensions matters, ranging from funding questions to regulatory compliance. The firm regularly services trustees, as well as offering industry knowledge to both public and private sector organisations. It is adept at handling issues concerning both personal pension schemes and occupational pension schemes. The team is also recognised for its handling of scheme consolidation.
Work Highlights
- Burges Salmon advised the Trustees of Honda-Group UK Pension Scheme on their governance responsibilities, including providing training and reviewing policies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide good value for money. They are very attentive and very knowledgeable."
"They provide us with a seamless service and prompt responses."
"Burges Salmon are able to make complex situations simple."
"They provide good value for money. They are very attentive and very knowledgeable."
"They provide us with a seamless service and prompt responses."
"Burges Salmon are able to make complex situations simple."
Notable Practitioners
Clive Pugh has broad experience counselling clients on regulatory compliance, including advice on alleged defined contribution breaches. He also acts on SIPP acquisitions.
"He is one of the best lawyers I know."
Richard Knight is head of pensions at Burges Salmon. He has extensive experience providing advice on pension funding arrangements to companies in sectors such as utilities, manufacturing and transport.
Alice Honeywill provides guidance and support to pension scheme trustees and employer sponsors on matters including master trusts, SIPP acquisitions and scheme mergers.
"Her commercial vision is very strong. She is very sensible and very clever."
"Alice is very affable. She really does show a lot of commitment to her clients."
Michael Hayles is an experienced pensions lawyer who assists trustees and sponsor employers with a wide range of contractual and regulatory matters, including in relation to scheme restructuring and bulk transfers.
Susannah Young is a highly regarded pensions expert who is recognised for her astute representation of pensions trustees. Her work extends to both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.
"Susannah delivers sound, commercial advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Burges Salmon LLP
South West