The contentious pensions team at Slaughter and May is headed by 'standout partner' Richard Jeens, who is described by clients as a ‘reassuring presence’. The practice is highly regarded for its commercial litigation-related work in pensions disputes contexts. It also offers trustees and employers assistance in part 8 claims, investigations by the Pensions Regulator, and member complaints. Pensions issues in M&A transactions are regularly dealt with by Chris Sharpe, who was promoted to the partnership in May 2022, while Daniel Schaffer’s recent experience includes advising on pensions investigations. The 'very impressive' Sandy Maudgil and associate Rachel Hunter are recommended for their recent work on judicial review proceedings for a major pension scheme, whilst associate Serina Lyons is complimented as an ‘up-and-coming’ member of the team.
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Partner; Richard has a broad, multi-jurisdictional disputes practice covering high profile commercial litigation, public law, pensions and tax disputes. He has experience advising clients at all stages of a dispute - from how to avoid potential challenges when planning and implementing transactions through to eventual proceedings.
Partner; Dan is a partner in our Pensions Employment & Incentives Group. He joined the firm in 2017. He has over twenty two years of partner experience. His practice is transactional, general advisory and contentious. He advises employers and trustees. Dan’s experience includes preparing for a sale process, benefit redesign and covenant and funding solutions.
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Richard Jeens