Ben Fairhead
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Pensions Litigation
Band 4
About
Provided by Ben Fairhead
Practice Areas
Ben is a litigator specialising in pensions-related disputes, acting for a range of clients including trustees, employers, providers and administrators, both in pursuing and defending court claims as well as Ombudsman complaints.
He has significant experience acting and advising in relation to pension scam cases, including obtaining injunctive relief to recover scheme assets. He has been involved in numerous matters involving the Pensions Regulator and the Pensions Protection Fund, and his expertise extends to Part 8 proceedings seeking court directions and involving representative beneficiaries. He also regularly acts for clients in professional negligence claims.
Career
Joined Arc Pensions Law LLP in 2024
Trained Baker & McKenzie, qualified 2004.
Professional Memberships
Association of Pension Lawyers
Pension Scams Industry Group
Experience
McGrigors/Pinsent Masons LLP 2006-2024.
Chambers Review
UK
Ben Fairhead of Arc Pensions Law is recognised for his work on pensions scheme irregularities, with a focus on disputes involving allegations of poor governance, breach of trust or pension scams.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ben is a very affable and knowledgeable lawyer who has the gift of steering trustees through rocky waters."
"Ben is extremely knowledgeable and very versatile."
"Ben is a very affable and knowledgeable lawyer who has the gift of steering trustees through rocky waters."
"Ben is extremely knowledgeable and very versatile."