Eversheds Sutherland

Michael is a pension partner, specialising in commercial pension schemes and pension scheme consolidation. A pensions partner within Eversheds Sutherland's Employment, Labor and Pensions Group, Michael advises trustees and providers of commercial pension schemes, including DC master trusts, DB master trusts, DB superfunds and other consolidation vehicles. Michael advised five DC master trusts through the authorisation process with the Pensions Regulator and has been involved in some of the most cutting-edge transactions in the industry, including Part VII transfers of master trust business and the first regulated transfer between master trusts under continuity option one. As part of his business, Michael advises clients on regulatory and legal issues relating to scheme investment, including unit-linked policies, TCFD reports, Stewardship Code submissions, statement of investment principles and responsible investment policies. Michael sits on the DC/Investment Sub-Committee of the Association of Pension Lawyers and is involved in several PLSA initiatives. Shortlisted for Professional Pensions Rising Star of the Year award in 2019. Michael publishes our quarterly briefings for DC schemes, including DC Agenda and DC Practical Notes and is a regular contributor to industry press Michael has presented at several high-profile industry events, including the PLSA's Investment Conference in 2021 and the APL's Annual Conference in 2019. Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School Graduate Diploma in Law, BBP Law School MA/BA in Modern History, University of Oxford

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