Simmons & Simmons
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The ‘professional and efficient’ non-contentious team at Simmons & Simmons regularly advises trustees and employers on cross-border pensions matters, which notably includes its recent provision of advice on an international pension scheme restructuring. Danny Tsang heads the department and is an expert on corporate pensions strategies, and is highly experienced with schemes in distressed situations. Bristol-based James Dean has notable for expertise in asset-backed funding arrangements work, whilst Edward Smith is a key contact for pension benefit redesigns. Associate Laura Friedman is a name to note for de-risking initiatives.
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‘A very approachable, knowledgeable and highly experienced team, both pragmatic and commercial in their approach.’
‘James Dean has supported me through a number of highly complex projects and business changes and has operated like an extended member of my team. He has the ability to translate complicated legal processes into simple terms, but at all times has remained commercial, business, and project-focused.’
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Key clients
- DXC Technology
- Mercedes Benz Trucks Limited
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Work highlights
- Advised GlaxoSmithKline since 1989 and provided advisory work for 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, since 2011.
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