Partner
‘Well-connected across the industry and from a policy perspective’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides ’a plain English and common sense approach’ to trustees and employers across a wide range of standalone matters and in a corporate support capacity (including scheme mergers). ‘Very pragmatic and solutions-oriented’ team head Stuart Earle is key to the office’s success and provides ’a joined up service’ to clients in heavily regulated sectors across a myriad matters, including on funding arrangements and risk management strategies. Earle also leads the firm’s relationship with NEST Corporation, as well as advising several financial services on the establishment of new SIPP products. Senior associate Collette Davies is particularly adept at handling public sector-related pensions matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Really well-connected across the industry and from a policy perspective.'
- 'The team provides a plain English and common sense approach.'
- 'The strength of the Cardiff pensions team is the sheer knowledge and expertise of the people involved.'
- 'The very pragmatic and solutions-oriented Stuart Earle is a standout partner.'
- 'Stuart Earle goes to great lengths to provide a joined up service that covers all angles.'
- 'Stuart Earle's advice is always accurate, apposite and pitched to be understandable to all members of the Board, regardless of their previous experience.'
- 'Collette Davies provides an unfailing service to support the Board and ensure efficient governance of the scheme.'
Key clients
- Nest Corporation
- National Grid plc
- Dwr Cymru / Welsh Water
- Trustee of the SSE Southern Group of the ESPS
- Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
- Volkswagen
- Microsoft / Trustee of the Nokia Group Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Morgan Advanced Materials Pension Schemes
- People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals Retirement Benefits Plan
- Robert Bosch Limited
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Practice head
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Stuart Earle