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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP acts on pension issues for a number of household names including Kellogg and Carlsberg. The practice is experienced in developing pension laws and policies in addition to advising on transfer deals. Team head Ele Lovering  advises on risk, debt and liability management while Simon Daniel acts for trustees of occupational pension schemes. Charmian Johnson  works on scheme restructuring arrangements and de-risking exercises. Amanda Small  has extensive experience in governance issues and regulatory compliance while Lauren O’Connor  works on scheme restructuring.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This practice has the strength of size, and having access across all legal specialists and experts, but feels like a personal service firm too.’

  • ‘Charmian Johnson and Amanda Small make an excellent team, working well together and individually, providing guidance and advice which feels reliable and sound. Their personal styles make them easy to work with as part of your own team, as a client. They understand transparency about costs and this in turn allows a trust in them about value.’

  • ‘The service is partner-led, with strong support from all levels below. They offer good value for money, are very responsive and good at delivering to a deadline.’

  • ‘Ele Lovering has a hand in all aspects of her team's advice, providing a valuable and experienced peer-review process. She'll share the benefit of her experience across the market with clients, and isn't afraid to speak up if there are issues that she thinks the client needs to hear about.'

  • ‘Good knowledge of the current and ongoing changes to all aspects of pension law.’

  • ‘Charmian Johnson gives clear unbiased advice and where necessary clear instruction on legal requirements. Listens - debates and is an excellent team player.’

  • ‘Very practical advice on complex issues. Easy to discuss fees with and willing to be flexible.’

  • ‘Amanda Small is knowledgeable, experienced and gives practical advice.’

Key clients

  • CF Fertilisers UK Limited
  • Outokumpu Stainless Limited
  • MSD Animal Health Pension Scheme
  • NOW:Pension Trustee Limited
  • Kellogg
  • Joy Global Industries Pension Scheme
  • The Cooperative Group’s pension schemes
  • Carlsberg UK Limited Pension Scheme
  • Trustee of T Mobile International UK Pension Scheme
  • Trustee of the Murco 1981 Pension Scheme

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ele Lovering

Other key lawyers

Simon Daniel, Charmian Johnson, Amanda Small, Lauren O'Connor