The team Mason Hayes & Curran LLP primarily advises employers, pension scheme trustees and pension providers on pension scheme funding, pension-specific data protection issues, and liability management projects. The team is led by Stephen Gillick, who has vast expertise in the pension aspects of corporate acquisitions and IORP II pensions legislation. Peggy Hughes provides ongoing support on the full range pension scheme matters, from establishment to the wind-up of schemes, while Patrick O’Connor focuses on the drafting of pension scheme documentation.

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  • ‘Very good knowledge and experience and a pleasure to deal with. This is true of all the staff I have dealt with in the business.’
  • ‘Three individuals in the practice stand out for me: Stephen Gillick, Peggy Hughes and Patrick O'Connor. Great knowledge, friendly and approachable, nothing is a problem, will give you their time freely.’
  • ‘The pensions team has a very practical and business-orientated approach to issues.’
  • ‘Stephen Gillick and Patrick O'Connor are always accessible.’
  • ‘Depth of experience and expertise. Timely, accurate and commercially focused advice.’
  • ‘Peggy Hughes communicated very clearly with us at all times.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Gillick

Other key lawyers

Peggy Hughes, Patrick O’Connor