Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
The ‘technically excellent’ and ‘pragmatic’ pensions team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is able to advise its clients on the full-range of pensions work. Francois Barker, who co-heads the team, works with such well-known clients as Pensions Europe and The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association, while fellow co-head Jeremy Goodwin is recommended for his work regarding the regulator’s anti-avoidance powers as well as for his experience in matters involving the duties and responsibilities of trustees. Mark Latimour is noted as being an ‘excellent adviser and strategic partner’; he frequently advises on pension investment issues. Michael Jones is recommended for his work on commercial pension schemes. Steven Hull and Sarah Swift are also names to note. Charlotte Cartwright was notably promoted to partner in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Eversheds team is proactive and their engagement with our pension scheme is excellent. They work within our deadlines and are always accessible.’
- ‘The team that support our scheme are fully engaged and flexible. Recently, I have been particularly impressed by Mark Latimour and Lorna Doggett who have advised thetTrustee on separate specific matters, providing pragmatic and sensible advice.’
- ‘Great team that work well together and ensure that work is delivered on time. Professional, diligent approach with practical client-focused solutions. I am always confident they will deliver.’
- ‘Sarah and Freya work seamlessly together as the senior members of the team. However, all the team are able to cover matters and coordinate the necessary response.’
- ‘Mark Latimour is an excellent adviser and strategic partner. Apart from his technical strengths, he is fully up to speed with prospective legal and regulatory developments, and is instrumental in shaping these.’
- ‘This is a technically excellent but very user-friendly team that provides clear advice in accessible language, allied to a robust but pragmatic style.’
- 'Integrity, understanding and responsiveness.'
- ‘Mark Latimour and Michael Jones are very approachable and consistently offer rapid turnarounds on advice. I've always received excellent, commercially-focused advice from them.’
Key clients
- Tesco PLC Pension Scheme
- Phoenix Life Limited
- Accenture Pension Trustees
- Legal & General Assurance Company
- Rothesay Life Limited
- Deloitte LLP
- Universities Superannuation Scheme
- London Stock Exchange Group Pension Scheme
- GE Pension Trustees Limited
- Santander Bank
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francois Barker, Jeremy Goodwin