Pensions

Pension law involves a lot of complicated legislation, especially if you have an international element to your business. We will break down the jargon and give you clear advice on your duties and obligations.

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Navigate pensions law with legal partners who protect your business

Pension law is highly regulated and closely scrutinised. Our lawyers provide clear, practical advice on governance, funding, compliance, and disputes, helping you safeguard your organisation and meet compliance duties.

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Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.

Specialist pensions advice for employers and trustees

From designing schemes to overseeing regulator enquiries, benefit from pensions law expertise that helps you meet your duties and control long-term risk.

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Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.


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Our commitment to you

Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.
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    Clear legal guidance

    You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.

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    Specialist knowledge

    A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.

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    Your needs first

    Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.

Popular Pensions Law services

Legal guidance to help you meet obligations, resolve disagreements, and manage occupational schemes risk.
  • Scheme Design and Governance

    Poorly structured schemes can create ongoing liabilities. We help you stablish and manage schemes with governance frameworks that meet supervisory authority requirements.

  • Regulatory Compliance

    Non-compliance with pensions law can trigger investigations and penalties. We provide practical guidance to help you meet The Pensions Regulator’s expectations.

  • Funding and Valuation Disputes

    Scheme deficits and valuation disagreements create uncertainty. We negotiate with trustees, members, and regulators to reach workable outcomes.

  • Corporate Transactions

    Pensions obligations can disrupt or delay deals. We secure your interests during M&A, restructuring, and refinancing to keep transactions on track.

  • Member Disputes

    Member disagreements carry financial and reputational risk. We defend claims over entitlement or mismanagement.

  • Trustee Advice

    Trustees face increasing regulatory pressure. We provide day-to-day support on governance and conflicts to help them fulfil their role.

Recognised for excellence. Chosen for care.

  • Legal 500 Top Tier Firm UK 2026
  • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
  • ePrivateClient Top Law Firms 2025
  • Chambers High Net Worth 2025