Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP offers a specialist pensions law service, providing comprehensive advice to trustees, providers, insurers and sponsoring employers of UK pension schemes. The team is particularly noted for its strength in the public and voluntary sectors and its expertise in advising US-based companies on UK pensions issues. Headed by the highly experienced Martin Poore, the practice covers the full range of pensions work including complex scheme restructurings and liability management. Suzanne Duff is well-regarded for both contentious and non-contentious matters, while Gavin Ellison is praised for his work on benefit restructuring and transition management projects with trustees and employers.
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‘I work with Suzanne Duff primarily who is exceptionally knowledgeable on pension matters, is well-connected in the sector and has long and extensive experience in the sector which is invaluable. Suzanne is always extremely prompt in responding and very thorough in all the advice she gives.’
‘Very proactive with new legislation and new events within the pensions world.'
Key clients
- IBM United Kingdom Limited
- Northern Powergrid (North East) plc
Work highlights
Advising the Trustees of the British Red Cross Pension Fund (UK Fund) and the Scottish Branch, British Red Cross Society Retirement Benefits Scheme (Scottish Scheme) on the buy-out and wind-up of both schemes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Martin Poore
Other key lawyers
Suzanne Duff; Gavin Ellison; Paul Rosenzweig; Naomi Jacques