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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is involved in many of the most high-profile and sensitive matters, offering a wealth of experience in the full range of pension issues. The firm continues to advise on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes and non-contentious matters. Its clients include trustees and sponsoring employers from a range of industry sectors, including banking, financial services and utilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised the Trustee of the BP Pension Fund on potential claims by the BP Pensioners Group in relation to discretionary pension increases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Blyth
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Mark Blyth leads Linklaters' pensions disputes team and enjoys a market-leading reputation for his expansive pensions litigation practice. He acts for both claimants and defendants on a range of matters, including regulatory disputes and appeals against decisions from the Pensions Ombudsman.

"Mark is very approachable and gives sound pragmatic advice on complex matters."

"Mark Blyth is the best pensions litigator in the country; he is absolutely outstanding, with the rare combination of being a dedicated litigator who is strong in terms of technical pensions knowledge."

"Mark is a very strong adviser who is able to give strategic advice."

"Mark is exceptionally good at making the most complex things feel straightforward."

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