Pensions Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Gowling is distinguished for having a specialist pensions litigation department that offers expertise across the gamut of issues on behalf of trustees and employers. The team is noted for its experience of handling Pension Protection Fund-related issues, as well as professional negligence and breach of trust claims.
Work Highlights
- Gowling acted on behalf of Virgin Media in the “Section 37” case concerning the interpretation of legislation that could impact the validity of alterations to scheme rules.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gowling has a comprehensive team covering many disciplines, which ensures they are able to handle any matters asked of them no matter how complex."
"Gowling takes a pragmatic and proactive approach to all matters that we have requested advice on. The advice is always clear, concise and never sits on the fence."
"Gowling has a comprehensive team covering many disciplines, which ensures they are able to handle any matters asked of them no matter how complex."
"Gowling takes a pragmatic and proactive approach to all matters that we have requested advice on. The advice is always clear, concise and never sits on the fence."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Gordon has considerable expertise in a range of pensions litigation matters, including rectifications, issues involving The Pensions Regulator and professional negligence matters. He also acts as head of pensions disputes at Gowling WLG.
"Ian is very clever and understands issues extremely well."
Aaron Dunning-Foreman is a principal associate who acts on a variety of matters in relation to pension disputes, including scheme buy-ins, buy-outs and scheme closures.
"Aaron is an extremely energetic and imaginative litigator. He's very good at spotting previously unidentified angles on a case."
"When dealing with complex member issues, Aaron demonstrates a pragmatic and thoughtful approach, which ensures the correct outcome is reached in as efficient a manner as possible."
"Aaron has a great wealth of experience and delivers training and advice with confidence and charm."
"Aaron is very bright and has a strong level of commercial acumen."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
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