The ‘strong and sizeable’ team at Osborne Clarke LLP advises a range of employers, trustees, scheme members and consultants on professional negligence claims, equalisations, restructuring and insolvency matters, and regulatory investigations. The firm is also known for its strength in Part 8 rectifications and construction applications, especially for representative beneficiaries. The practice is led by Jonathan Hazlett who specialises in the full spectrum of pensions disputes, with Charles Crowne being another key name within the practice. Paul Matthews has experience in trustee and employer work – he is also known for his position as director of the firm’s subsidiary, an independent trustee company Open Trustees Limited. Chris Netiatis is a key figure within the team, with Katherine King often acting in warranty claims, contractual claims, and professional negligence. On IDRP issues and overpayment claims, Charlotte Stafford is a key name of note. The team is split between London and Bristol.
Testimonials
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‘Katherine King. Katherine has been able to both guide us as to our responsibilities as well as reassure us as to the process and timelines. The issues they are supporting us with have been very worrying for us as a client and her calm, measured and clear advice and guidance has been essential. Not afraid to give bad news but clearly works hard to support client and move towards effective resolutions.’
‘Knowledgeable team with obvious experience.’
‘Efficient, focused, determined’
‘Osborne Clarke's pensions dispute resolution practice is strong. Members have excellent technical knowledge, which they bring to their cases. They are also sensible and commercial, and handle cases effectively and collaboratively.’
‘Individuals we work with include Katherine King, Paul Matthews and Charles Crowne. They are sensible, competent and all a safe pair of hands. I would single out Katherine, we rate her highly.’
‘The team at Osborne Clarke has a strong reputation in acting for representative beneficiary defendants on contentious pensions disputes.’
‘Katherine King is a great case handler; very switched on and excellent and driving matters foward.’
‘Great pensions team - particularly Charlotte Stafford who has excellent pensions knowledge as well as being an excellent litigator.’
Key clients
- Trustee of the T&N Retirement Benefits Scheme (1989)
- Trustees of the Boxclever Pension Scheme
- The Board of the Pension Protection Fund
- Trustee of the Eastman Machine Company Superannuation Scheme
- £750m scheme
- Trustees of the Old British Steel Pension Scheme
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Hazlett