Pensions
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Slaughter and May
Persistent funding volatility in pension plans, increased regulatory focus and constant legislative change are keeping pensions high on the corporate agenda, resulting in evolving challenges for trustees and plan sponsors.
We have extensive experience advising corporate sponsors, trustees and insurers on the full range of pension issues, from plan inception, through valuation negotiations, funding solutions, investment issues, dealing with the Pensions Regulator, benefit changes, disputes, plan restructurings and de-risking to plan closure.
We are recognised as one of the leading UK pensions firms, acting in relation to a number of the largest pension plans in the UK, and working on complex and innovative pensions projects.
Chambers Review
Slaughter and May has a highly regarded pensions practice that advises on a range of matters, including complex benefit changes and scheme closures. The firm enjoys a strong reputation for overseeing cross-border transactions and de-risking exercises. It has accomplished advisers to household-name employers who sponsor substantial schemes, with particular expertise working in highly unionised sectors.
Work Highlights
- Slaughter and May advised Tata Steel UK on the final stage of the phased buy-in of all the liabilities of the British Steel Pension Scheme with Legal & General.
Strengths
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"We chose Slaughter and May to work with us on our most challenging and complex matters precisely because we find they excel in this type of work."
"The firm has a very experienced team on pensions supported by a superbly resourced wider firm."
"Slaughter and May have access to experts with a broad range of specialisms and can think pragmatically and creatively about how to solve complex problems."
"We chose Slaughter and May to work with us on our most challenging and complex matters precisely because we find they excel in this type of work."
"The firm has a very experienced team on pensions supported by a superbly resourced wider firm."
"Slaughter and May have access to experts with a broad range of specialisms and can think pragmatically and creatively about how to solve complex problems."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Schaffer is a highly regarded pensions specialist who has developed a market-leading practice. Clients go to him for a broad range of pension scheme issues including scheme mergers and benefit redesign.
"Dan can always be relied upon to proactively problem-solve any issues with full awareness of the commercial challenges."
"Dan has an intense focus on complex areas, with a commercial understanding of key areas."
"Dan has the exceptional ability to articulate and grasp complex issues and breaks things down into layman's terms."
Charles Cameron offers notable experience advising on complex de-risking and benefit change matters, as well as the pension scheme aspects of corporate transactions.
"He's incredibly responsive, a trusted partner."
"His expertise in pensions law and his knowledge of our pension scheme, together with his partnership with our board members and sponsoring employer, means his counsel and support have been invaluable."
"Charles is a powerhouse with highly sophisticated relationship and behavioural skills."
"Charles has been very pragmatic and takes a commercial view while being on top of all the complex technical aspects of his advice."
"Charles provides wise counsel and practical guidance. He has always shown great commitment to us as a client."
Charles Magoffin is recognised for his significant expertise in complex pension scheme restructuring and de-risking. He also regularly works with clients on the pensions implications of corporate transactions.
"Charles is proactive and always approachable."
Chris Sharpe is increasingly recognised for his expertise in pensions and pension-related tax matters, advising on governance for large pension schemes.
"Chris is an excellent adviser and we are very happy with the service he provides."
"Chris makes you feel like you are the only client."
"He has such a breadth of knowledge. I felt that he was very supportive and was able to guide us into the right solutions."
Isobel Carruthers is recognised for her expertise in advising pension schemes across an array of matters including rule changes, valuation and liability concerns.
"Isobel is a pleasure to work with and can always be relied upon to deliver exceptional service and support with regard to all of our requirements."
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