Jay Doraisamy
Mayer Brown International LLPMayer Brown International LLP draws upon its deep sector expertise to provide non-contentious pension advice, including advising the trustees of significant pension schemes, and handling pension restructuring issues, insolvencies and investment work. Jay Doraisamy and Andrew Block co-lead the pension team; Doraisamy advises trustee and employer clients on a wide range of complex pensions arrangements, while Block excels in rule re-writes, scheme mergers and reorganisation mandates. Richard Evans has particular experience in liability management issues and buy-in and buy-out matters, while Giles Bywater is praised as an ‘expert in the pensions field’. Duncan Watson made partner in January 2024, and Iain Wright retired in December 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Makes us feel as if we are their only client in terms of the closeness of the business relationship, but has a breadth and depth of experience to draw upon internally that gives us the confidence we are working with a top quality practice and an expert in our field of need. Trustees enjoy the personal contact and have extreme confidence in the relationship and quality of legal support and advice given.'
‘Every member of the Mayer Brown team that we have personal contact demonstrates a beyond expected understanding of our Pension scheme, our rules and our challenges and is proactive in the ongoing management of the scheme covering all aspects of Pension Law.'
'Edward Jewit is our primary day to day contact, who combines knowledge and experience with an exceptional ability to communicate difficult subjects at all levels to ensure understanding and finds a great balance between the technical aspects of pensions law with pragmatic and practical ways to put them into practice.'
‘Knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘Long standing understanding of our scheme and thoughtful approach to issues as they arise.’
‘The team have very good all round pensions knowledge which they can then tailor appropriately to our pension scheme. Strong team who deliver tasks on time and are happy to discuss any questions/issues as they arise.’
‘Duncan Watson heads up the team that provides legal advice to our pension scheme. Duncan is engaged, very knowledgeable and always on hand to assist with any queries/work we may have. He is a valued extension to our team.’
‘They make working with them an easy process. Always willing to discuss matters as well as knowledgeable and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- M&G Group Pension Scheme
- TI Group Pension Scheme
- Trustee of the ITB Pension Funds
- Trustees of Commission for Racial Equality Pension & Life Assurance Scheme
- Trustees of the Mothercare Staff Pension Scheme and Mothercare Executive Pension Scheme
- Electricity Supply Pension Scheme
- WH Smith Pension Trustees Limited: WH Smith Pension Trust
- The Prudential Staff Pension Scheme
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Duncan Watson
Mayer Brown International LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jay Doraisamy, Andrew Block