Pensions
UK Guide 2025 : North East & Yorkshire
Band 3
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is experienced in advising on pensions matters arising from transactions, as well as buy-ins and buyouts. The team supports clients with the pensions aspects of corporate transactions, advising on documentation and structuring issues. It also acts on GMP equalisation and liability management.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised the Trustee of the Yorkshire Building Society Pension Scheme on every aspect of GMP equalisation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper provides clear and practical advice."
"The lawyers are able to cut through complexity as well as give clear and pragmatic advice."
"The team are always ready with an honest and reliable response."
"DLA Piper provides clear and practical advice."
"The lawyers are able to cut through complexity as well as give clear and pragmatic advice."
"The team are always ready with an honest and reliable response."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew McIlhinney has extensive experience advising clients on pensions matters, including GMP equalisation, buy-ins and transfers to defined benefit master trusts.
"Andrew offers solutions to move forward."
"Andrew is a great legal adviser and I would have no hesitation in referring him."
Craig Looker assists employers and trustees with transfers to master trusts, scheme closures to future accrual and GMP equalisation.
"Craig gives clear and practical advice."
"Craig is fantastic with clients."
Simon Evans regularly advises on the pensions aspects of corporate transactions, including withdrawals from defined benefit schemes and documentation as well as providing assistance with GMP equalisation.
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP
North East & Yorkshire