Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP frequently advises clients operating in the financial services sector on pensions trust schemes and money purchase schemes, also acting for trustees of pension plans on investments and advising local counsels on obligations relating to local government pensions scheme liabilities following alterations of contracts. The team, based in Newcastle, is led by Martin Poore, who provides day-to-day advice to trustees on the financial management of various pension schemes. The experienced Suzanne Duff is a key contact for both contentious and non-contentious guidance, while Gavin Ellison focuses on restructuring and transition management matters concerning schemes. Associates Kelly Beattie and Paul Rosenzweig provide key support.
Testimonials
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‘Suzanne Duff's knowledge of the pensions industry is not only excellent but also one can be sure that she is bang up to date with the latest developments. I always learn something new when I speak to Suzanne and it is usually an industry development that is off the general radar or a particular angle on a subject that hasn't been considered by other parties dealing with the company pension scheme.'
‘In the work the firm has done the lawyers have been very thorough and proactive, giving sound advice and challenging the company legal representatives where necessary, but also building a good rapport and cooperation with them.'
Key clients
- Liverpool Victoria Financial Services Limited
- Northern Powergrid plc
Work highlights
- Advising LV= on moving to a master trust for future DC accrual and subsequently undertaking a bulk transfer of all its existing DC accounts into the master trust.
- Advising Northern Powergrid on its section of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS) and its own occupational money purchase scheme.