Shoosmiths LLP

Experience includes:

• drafting consolidation rules and scheme documentation;
• advising on buy-ins/buy-outs, including drafting/reviewing benefits specifications and reviewing associated member communications;
• advising on the closure of pension schemes to future accrual, including where there is a final salary link;
• advising on the winding-up of a scheme;
• advising on the employer debt and apportioning the debt under a flexible apportionment arrangement;
• providing support and training to trustee boards on compliance with their obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation;
• advising trustees on GMP equalisation and equalisation methods;
• advising on pensions issues on corporate transactions;
• advising on incentive exercises;
• reviewing investment management agreements and administration agreements; and
• providing training to trustee boards on current legal issues.

Before becoming a pensions lawyer, Hannah practised as an employment lawyer at Stewarts Law in London, advising employees and employers on employment law issues.

Hannah is a member of the Association of Pension Lawyers and committee member of the Thames Valley branch of the PLSA.