CMS is a regular advisor to trustees, employers, consultants and insurers. The team’s expertise spans scheme administrations, the transfer of defined contribution pension schemes to master trusts, GMP equalisation requirements and corporate restructurings, among other issues. Glasgow-based team co-head Alistair Hill is rated for his expertise in the financial services, public and third sectors and frequently assists with corporate matters; fellow co-head and investment specialist Jae Fassam (Edinburgh) often deals with member disputes and the pensions aspects of M&A.
Testimonials
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‘A team that provides pragmatic advice and considers all angles of an issue.’
‘Jae Fassam is always down to earth and easy to understand. He handles difficult situations in a commanding way.’
Key clients
- British Medical Association
- Scotia Gas Networks Pension Scheme
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to the trustees of the Scotia Gas Networks Pension Scheme, covering both Scottish and English employers with complex benefits; recently, this included advice on a contract for the appointment of a new scheme secretary, DC transfer and GMP equalisation matters.
- Acting for the trustee of one of Samsung’s defined benefit pension schemes, addressing issues including GMP equalisation, GDPR compliance, death benefit cases and the review of scheme administrative practices.