Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher‘s non-contentious pensions team is complimented by clients who are regarded as being ’extremely knowledgeable in their field, helpful, and proactive‘. The practice is headed up by David Gallagher, who was recently appointed as Chair-Elect of the Association of Pensions Lawyers and possesses particular expertise in pension matters within the electricity industry. Jeremy Harris and Michael Calvert are recommended for their work on scheme benefit changes and pensions in corporate transactions, respectively. Andrew Patten and associate Katie Whelan are also names to note within the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has extensive experience in the pension industry and the ability to clearly communicate to clients.'
- 'The personal service provided by Jeremy Harris is extremely valuable. He is pragmatic and able to communicate complex legal rules and regulations in terms which are easy to understand.'
- 'Hands-on with a pragmatic approach. The team has strong partners.'
- 'They are always available and turn things around quickly. Standout partners are David Gallagher and Jeremy Harris plus Andrew Patten.'
- 'They are extremely knowledgeable in their field, helpful, and proactive.'
- 'Andrew and his team have been pivotal in keeping our pension scheme wind-up moving along.'
- 'Their knowledge and experience have enabled us to keep pushing the project along.'
- 'Andrew Patton is extremely knowledgeable and has the ability to make a complex subject understandable to non experts. Despite being very busy, Andrew is always available for a call or meeting.'
Key clients
- Trustees of the Sibelco UK Occupational Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Cooper Consolidated Pension Plan
- Trustees of the MTL Instruments Group Pension Scheme
- EDF Energy Limited
- Electricity Pensions Trustee Limited
- OneFamily Friendly Society
- Trustees of the Power Generation Pension Scheme
- Trustees of various pension schemes sponsored by Arriva PLC
- Trustees of the Beazley Furlonge Limited Pension Scheme
Work highlights
- Advised Electricity Pensions Trustee Limited, the Scheme Trustee of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme, on several key structural projects including projects to amend the central Scheme rules.
- Advised the Trustees of the Beazley Furlonge Limited Pension Scheme on liability management options including on their preferred choice of an insurance buy-in contract.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Gallagher