Radcliffe Chambers is 'a well regarded chambers for pensions disputes'. Recent instructions for the group include Keith Rowley KC and Wendy Mathersacting in the high-profile Newell Trustees v Newell Rubbermaid UK Services case, a complex pension scheme dispute arising from the transfer of final salary arrangements to money purchase arrangements within the same scheme; key issues in the matter included the validity of amendments made by an interim deed, extrinsic contracts, and allegations of age discrimination.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'All of the clerks we have dealt with have been very helpful, particularly John Clark.'
  • 'Radcliffe Chambers has a very good set of clerks. They are flexible and will work hard to come to an arrangement which meets the client's needs. They are efficient and approachable.'
  • 'The clerks were very quick to respond, gave accurate fee estimates and were friendly and professional.'
  • 'The clerks are responsive, flexible and prepared to go the extra mile to resolve a problem.'
  • 'Radcliffe Chambers remains technically strong on dealing with disputes relating to pensions issues. It is a well regarded chambers for pensions disputes.'
  • 'Good range of skilled counsel with pensions experience. Always practical and helpful.'
  • 'Radcliffe is one of the top sets for pensions - good spread of counsel at different levels and excellent collaboration between members of the team.'

Silks

Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Keith Rowley KC
Keith Rowley KC
Radcliffe Chambers
‘He has outstanding technical knowledge, with a great eye for detail and robust advocacy where appropriate. One of the leading KCs at the pensions Bar.'

Juniors

Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Henry Day
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Henry Day
Radcliffe Chambers
 ‘Henry has great experience in advising on pensions litigation. He provides lucid and succinct advice.’