Squire Patton Boggs in Manchester is praised as ‘always pragmatic in its approach, friendly to work with and gives clear, unambiguous responses’. The group advises a broad range of clients across the full spectrum of pension issues, and boasts sector specific knowledge in regulated utilities, and particularly in relation to water, nuclear, and electricity sponsored schemes. Key lawyer Victoria Leigh leads the pensions disputes team and frequently advises on issues regarding regulatory matters, scheme funding, administration, and professional negligence. Matthew Giles leads the national pensions team. David Griffiths left the practice in September 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Always pragmatic in its approach, friendly to work with and gives clear unambiguous, responses to deal with issues.’
Key clients
- Trustees of Howden Group Pension Scheme (GCE Section)
- Trustees of the Sappi UK Pension Scheme.
Work highlights
- Advised for a client on the reorganisation of Pension Schemes to Facilitate the buyout proposal for Dalriada Trustees and Daisy Group.
- Acted for the successful representative member in the case Virgin Media v NTL Pension Trustees II Limited regarding s37 actuarial certificates and amendments to contracted out pension schemes.