Victoria Leigh
Squire Patton BoggsSquire Patton Boggs’ pensions disputes team is described by clients as a ‘first choice for representative beneficiary work’ and is noted for its ’specialist knowledge of UK pensions regulation’. Aside from its strength in regulatory and fraud work, the practice also has extensive experience in handling professional negligence claims, construction and rectification issues, risk management and pensions insurance matters, and data breach incidents. Described by one client as ‘one of the best pensions lawyers in the UK’, Victoria Leigh heads the team and brings a wealth of knowledge in risk management and commercial disputes space. With experience assisting trustees, members, and pensions advisors, Jason Blakey is especially noted for advising on regulatory proceedings and pensions regulator actions. Mariyam Harunah is another key name. The team is spread across London, Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham.
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‘Specialist knowledge of UK Pensions regulation and legal precedent.’
‘Victoria Leigh is knowledgeable and experienced in the field of pensions dispute resolution. Victoria has been very helpful in guiding me through the regulatory process. At the same time she has been highly sensitive to my situation as a private individual with limited resources and has sought at every opportunity to help me to contain the costs involved.’
‘Victoria Leigh has been excellent with regard to knowledge, availability and engagement. ’
‘The team is headed by Victoria Leigh who is simply one of my favourite people to work for. She is clever, hardworking, practical, treats her associates well and is well-liked by the bar, judiciary and other firms.’
‘Top notch pensions team. The full package in terms of pensions dispute know-how, depth through the team and a pleasure to work and deal with.’
‘Victoria Leigh - one of the the best pensions lawyers in the UK. Encyclopaedic knowledge combined with industry awareness and a strategic approach. My go to pensions lawyer! Maryam Harunah - an eye for detail combined with intelligence and exceptional efficiency.’
‘Good team - real niche experience in pensions litigation - first choice for representative beneficiary work.’
'Specialist knowledge of UK Pensions regulation and legal precedent.'
Key clients
- Jaguar Land Rover Pension Schemes
- James Cropper Plc
- Entrust Pension Ltd
- Greater Manchester Pension Fund
- Pan Trustees
- Representative Beneficiary of the National Transcommunications Limited Pension Scheme
- Representative Beneficiary of the Newell Rubbermaid Pension Scheme
- West Midlands Pension Fund
- Trustees of the Jamal Retirement & Death Benefits Scheme
Work highlights
- Acted for the successful representative member in the landmark decision of Virgin Media v NTL Pension Trustees II Limited & Ors regarding the validity of amendments to contracted out pension schemes.
- Acted for James Cropper Plc and Entrust Pension Limited on a significant professional negligence claim against Aviva regarding failings in its advice regarding the equalisation of normal retirement ages.
- Acted for the representative beneficiary in the case of Newell Trustees Limited v Newell Rubbermaid UK Services Ltd & Anr concerning the validity of scheme changes converting final salary to money purchase benefits.
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Victoria Leigh