The seasoned pensions group at Fieldfisher in Manchester advises a variety of clients on the full range of pensions issues, with expertise in matters such as pension-related tax regimes, employer debt legislation, trust law duties, and pension de-risking. The team is particularly sought after in the manufacturing, chemicals, energy, utilities, and higher education sectors. Leading the group is pensions expert Jeremy Harris, who advises trustees and sponsoring employers on a variety of issues relating to pension schemes, and he is also experienced in compliance matters such as equalisation. The group also includes Katie Whelan, who advises clients on the full spectrum of pension issues, and is also experienced in trust law duties and the pension elements of corporate transactions.
Key clients
- Trustees of the Sibelco UK Occupational Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Warwick International Group Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Cooper Consolidated Pension Plan
- Trustees of the MTL Instruments Group Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the British United Turkeys Retirement Benefits Scheme
- Trustees of the Blankstone Sington Staff Pension Fund
- Trustees of the Danisco (UK) Limited Pension Plan
- Trustees of the Coleherne Limited (1976) Retirement Fund
- Trustees of the WJB Pension Fund
- Trustees of the Willsher & Quick Pension Scheme
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeremy Harris