Pensions
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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Clifford Chance has a notable pensions team that is experienced at advising both corporate sponsors and trustees. The team is capable of advising on all types of pension matters and it also has the enviable capacity to handle multi-jurisdictional issues.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Arçelik on a joint venture with Whirlpool aimed at merging their European operations where Whirlpool were contributing two defined benefit pensions schemes into the JV.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are quick to respond even if some of the issues requiring their input are complex, and responses are easy to follow and well explained."
"The team has demonstrated not only competence on the subject matter but also an understanding of the needs of us as a client."
"Their responsiveness is absolutely outstanding, as are their service levels. On top of that, they are very friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with."
"The team has a great understanding of the risk transfer market and provides excellent commercial insights."
"The team are quick to respond even if some of the issues requiring their input are complex, and responses are easy to follow and well explained."
"The team has demonstrated not only competence on the subject matter but also an understanding of the needs of us as a client."
"Their responsiveness is absolutely outstanding, as are their service levels. On top of that, they are very friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with."
"The team has a great understanding of the risk transfer market and provides excellent commercial insights."
Notable Practitioners
Clare Hoxey advises public and private companies on all aspects of pensions law often with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional applications.
"Clare strikes a perfect balance between commerciality and legal rigour, a trait that she has instilled in her team."
"Clare provides excellent value on all of these criteria and is extremely highly valued by the business, particularly in relation to more complex or challenging work."
"I find her to be very good at taking the time to break things down and explain them."
"Clare is very impressive. I like her a lot. She fights her client's corner very hard."
"Clare provides excellent value on all of these criteria and is extremely highly valued by the business, particularly in relation to more complex or challenging work."
Hywel Robinson is head of Clifford Chance's pensions practice. He advises clients on a range of issues including the pensions aspects of M&A.