Pensions
UK Guide 2025 : North East & Yorkshire
Band 3
Email address
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(0113) 244 6100About
Provided by Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
Wrigleys' Pensions Team offers quality, risk-based advice which is tailored to the needs of our clients. We have a strong team of lawyers providing an efficient service at competitive rates.
Employers and trustees
Although long renowned as a team of choice for trustees, Wrigleys' Pensions Team also advises scheme employers, public sector bodies, third sector bodies and educational establishments.
Size of schemes
Clients range from schemes of less than £1m to over £100m. Regardless of the size of scheme, our approach centres on the provision of pragmatic, commercial advice. Our reputation and expertise means that we are regularly instructed on complex, technical and high value issues.
Value for money
Many of our lawyers come from larger national firms. A lower cost base allows Wrigleys to match the expertise of national and city firms at competitive rates.
We understand that smaller schemes face the same legal requirements and financial challenges as larger ones. We find that trustees and employers of smaller schemes can struggle to find high quality, affordable advice. Please contact us to discuss our approach and proposals to match your needs and budget.
Chambers Review
Wrigleys Solicitors is recommended for advising trustees and employers on a wide variety of complex pensions concerns. It is known for advising on matters concerning defined benefit schemes, including liability management, benefit amendments and wind-ups.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers know our requirements and can take a pragmatic approach where possible."
"Their advice is always helpful, prompt, accurate and comprehensive."
"Their response times are excellent."
"Wrigleys are on top of commercial issues. They are up to date with what is going on in the industry."
"The team has a good understanding of commercial issues."
"The lawyers know our requirements and can take a pragmatic approach where possible."
"Their advice is always helpful, prompt, accurate and comprehensive."
"Their response times are excellent."
"Wrigleys are on top of commercial issues. They are up to date with what is going on in the industry."
"The team has a good understanding of commercial issues."
Notable Practitioners
Kate Buckham is co-head of Wrigleys' pensions team. She has a wealth of experience handling GMP equalisations and bulk transfers to DC master trusts. She has particular expertise in advising clients in the charity sector.
"Kate is an astute lawyer and personable to deal with."
"Kate is a very safe pair of hands with good awareness, a legal brain and good communication skills."
"Kate provides good client service and explains things clearly. Her advice is well written and comprehensive."
Louise Edwards co-heads Wrigleys' pensions team, advising trustees and sponsors of occupational pension schemes on a range of matters. Her work includes GMP equalisation matters as well as scheme closures to future accrual, wind-ups, and asset and liability transfers.
"Louise gets the balance right between challenging to get the best advice but also being pragmatic."
"Louise is very knowledgeable and pragmatic in her approach."
"Her advice is always practical, clear and well thought out."
Victoria Acomb is adept at handling a variety of pensions issues including scheme drafting and wind-ups as well as employer debt issues.
"Victoria is very responsive and her advice is well thought through."
"Victoria is very knowledgeable and responsive. She is always happy to discuss matters to provide further explanation."
"She gives clear and expert advice in an easy-to-understand way."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
North East & Yorkshire
Members
Provided by Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
Kate Buckham
Head of Department
Louise Edwards
Head of Department
William Fowers