CMS in Manchester has a pensions and pensions dispute resolution practice that is praised for its ‘depth, knowledge and experience’. The group advises on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious pensions issues, and has particular expertise in high-value schemes, surplus issues, multi-employer industry wide schemes, and schemes with distressed employers. Described as ‘an excellent lawyer who understands client’s commercial needs and delivers pragmatic solutions’, Tim Green leads the group and is an expert in both contentious and advisory areas of pensions law.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Tim Green is the most capable and engaging pensions lawyer in the North West. He has now built a strong team around him and they will go from strength to strength.’
‘Tim Green is able to turn his hand to all aspects of pensions, including contentious work.’
‘Sheer strength in depth, knowledge and experience of key individuals with a pragmatic and commercial approach.'
‘Tim Green is an excellent lawyer who understands client's commercial needs and delivers pragmatic solutions.’
‘Tim Green is the driving force behind the office. He has gone from strength to strength over the last 10 years and is one of the key players. Always focused on applying pressure in just the right places.’
‘Incredible strength in depth at every level.’
‘Good quality service, focused on client objectives with clear and pragmatic advice which is focused on identifying solutions.’
‘Solid team that provides a prompt and efficient service, often offering pragmatic legal advice for challenging issues.’
Key clients
- Trustee of the Motor Industry Pension Plan
- Trustee of the ASD Retirement Benefits Scheme
- Trustee of the Nottingham City Transport Pension Scheme
- Board of the Pension Protection Fund
- Trustee of the Scottish Solicitors’ Staff Pension Fund
- Trustee of the Reynards UK Ltd Section of the SME Centralised Pension Scheme
- Trustee of the Slack & Parr Group Pension Scheme and Retirement Benefits Plan
- Trustee of the Tuffnells Parcels Express Scheme
- Trustee of the Parker Hannifin Pension and Death Benefit Plan
- Trustee of the MacKays Stores Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme
- Fujifilm Imaging Colorants Limited
- TPT Retirement Solutions
- P&O Ferries
- Retail Motor Industry Federation
- Oasis Community Learning
- Parker Hannifin
- Trustees of the Furness Building Society Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Lord Corporation Europe Pension Scheme
- Trustee of the Fujifilm Electronic Imaging Pension Plan
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Green, Maria Rodia