Simmons & Simmons' corporate pensions team works on a variety of pensions issues spanning de-risking DB pension arrangements, M&A-related work, GMP equalisation matters and compliance issues. Group head Danny Tsang has a particular focus on corporate pension strategies including scheme restructurings, mergers and de-risking issues, and DB liability management work. Edward Smith has been notably active in advising FTSE 100 companies on pension benefit redesigns, and James Dean handles pension scheme investments and de-risking projects. Laura Friedman is also a key contact.
Testimonials
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‘A close-knit team, with strong leadership.’
‘Danny Tsang and his team always stand out.’
‘I have worked with S&S for many years which itself is testament to the service received. Over this lengthy period our pension scheme has faced countless pressures. The resources available in terms of people, knowledge and ability to understand, resolve, communicate and apply has provided the trustees and other advisers with the comfort needed.’
‘What stands out is the ability to grasp difficult concepts, understand and negotiate those facts and then communicate and explain to those with lesser knowledge and understanding - in layman’s terms. Once again, at whatever level, this ability has shone through. The trustee board has put immense trust and confidence in Ed Smith and Danny Tsang and is full of appreciation for them.’
Key clients
- DXC Technology
- Mercedes Benz Trucks Limited
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Confederation of Health Service Employees (COHSE)
- BASF plc
- Doosan Babcock Trustees
- Anheuser-Busch InBev Group
- West Ferry Printers Pension Scheme
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing advisory advice to the trustees of the SmithKline Beecham Pension Plan and SmithKline Beecham Senior Executive Pension Plan.
- Advised AB InBev UK Ltd Pension Trust Limited and Stag Brewing Pensions Limited, the respective trustees of two significant UK pension plans for the Anheuser-Busch InBev Group.
- Appointed to advise the Mercedes-Benz Trucks business in relation to the pensions issues arising from its global separation from Mercedes-Benz Cars.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Danny Tsang