Pensions and employee benefits

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP's broad pensions offering handles an array of matters, from benefits and contribution pensions schemes, to wind-ups. The practice is headed up by Stephen Gillick, who has significant experience in advising both public and private clients, particularly on the pension aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals. Peggy Hughes assists with the administration and amendment of multi-jurisdictional pension schemes and on master trusts.

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‘MHC have a very strong pensions practice, which is always responsive and collaborative (partners Peggy Hughes and Stephen Gillick always provide great cover across each matters). They also seem very client focused and go the extra mile to deliver. We work with them jointly on a complex pension scheme - and have done for the last 10 years - and it feels very much like we are part of the team.’
‘We work closely with Peggy Hughes in particular - who is always excellent, responsive, feels very "on it" and communicates clearly with us and the client. So we are huge fans and I'm sure the local market feels the same.’
‘Whilst delivering a great legal service which is responsive and informative, the people I work with are engaging and pleasure to work with.’
‘Stephen Gillick is responsive, pragmatic and easy to work with.’
‘MHC has been an established law practice offering pensions services for a long time. The partners with whom I have been most in contact are Stephen Gillick and Peggy Hughes. The Pensions Unit in MHC uses online Insight bulletins to inform the industry and lawyers on developments in regulation and pensions generally and its output is highly regarded and trustworthy.’
‘Stephen Gillick and Peggy Hughes have been my main contacts. Peggy is not only an expert but is an excellent communicator and utilises the expertise of other departments, such as that concerned with employment law, as a problem-solving resource for clients. The main advantage of this partnership is the trust that clients place in the advice and information they receive.’
‘The Pensions Team and Mason Hayes & Curran are highly experienced and knowledgeable. The team are at the forefront of evolving legislation advising clients on the ever changing and complex issues trustees and employers face when dealing with pensions issues.’
‘We have been working with Peggy Hughes and Stephen Gillick for many years. As Partners and senior leaders in the legal and pensions industry they remain available at all times to deal with issues as they arise and respond quickly with innovative and appropriate solutions to complex issues.’