Pensions
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
Contact number
(0117) 917 3000Chambers Review
A leading pensions group in Bristol, the team at Osborne Clarke acts for numerous public sector employers and trustees, and is acclaimed for its expertise in Local Government Pension Scheme and investment matters. It regularly works with clients from the shipping, not-for-profit and financial services sectors, among others. The firm is noted for its work handling pensions matters arising from corporate restructuring and insolvency.
Work Highlights
- Osborne Clarke advised Leonardo on the closure of two of its defined benefit pension schemes to future accrual.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Osborne Clarke are easy to use, practical and pragmatic."
"They are able to explain complex matters simply and in a user-friendly manner."
"Osborne Clarke are easy to use, practical and pragmatic."
"They are able to explain complex matters simply and in a user-friendly manner."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Hazlett heads the Osborne Clarke pensions group in Bristol and has wide-ranging expertise in this space. He is able to provide advice on matters including scheme mergers, funding applications and regulatory issues.
"Jonathan is very able, approachable and commercial."
Brent Wright provides a wide range of advice to employer sponsors on their pensions obligations. His expertise includes the pensions aspects of corporate transactions and scheme closures, with notable experience in matters concerning public sector schemes.
Claire Rankin is recognised for representing pension scheme trustees. She works with trustees on a full range of issues, including buy-ins and equalisation projects.
"She is great to work with."
Paul Matthews provides ongoing contractual and regulatory advice to scheme trustees and employer sponsors. He is particularly well versed in the utilities and financial services sectors.
Ranked Lawyers at
Osborne Clarke LLP
South West