Pensions
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 2
Contact number
(0121) 200 1050Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons is well equipped to assist with the full spectrum of issues affecting defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, such as governance, transactions and investment opportunities. The Birmingham team is adept at advising on issues concerning master trusts and regularly works on public and private sector schemes for both trustees and sponsors.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons advised SEI on its acquisition of the National Pensions Trust from XPS Pensions Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very clued up on the business and how this interacts with the pension scheme."
"They've demonstrated great teamwork both internally with us as a client, and they've also been collaborative with our other advisers."
"The team is very clued up on the business and how this interacts with the pension scheme."
"They've demonstrated great teamwork both internally with us as a client, and they've also been collaborative with our other advisers."
Notable Practitioners
Katie Ivens has a wealth of experience advising on defined benefit schemes. She also stands out for her knowledge of master trusts and regularly advises trustees in that space.
"I really value the advice and support we receive from Katie. She helps us to navigate complex topics."
Nick Stones acts for corporate sponsors and trustees on scheme closures to future accrual, funding and risk reduction matters. He also advises on scheme documentation and amendment issues.
"Nick is a good technical lawyer with good client relationships."
Simon Laight advises clients on the pensions aspects of corporate transactions, with further strength in master trusts issues. He leads Pinsent Masons' national insured pensions practice.
Ranked Lawyers at
Pinsent Masons
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