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Pensions

Gateley Legal

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Gateley Legal is led by Michael Collins who has a vast array of experience in all aspects of pensions matters. The group regularly advises trustees and employers on their duties and liabilities. In addition, it continues to be busy supporting companies on a vast array of pension matters as they arise during corporate transactions. The team is recommended for its advice on DB schemes with substantial assets, on occupational pension schemes, contract-based schemes as well as on SSASs and SIPPS.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Michael Collins worked extremely efficiently to deliver the required advice in a tight timescale'.

  • ‘For me the flexibility regarding any request and the readiness to respond positively to this request. Always very professional and gives you the confidence they have understood the request made'.

  • ‘I find the responses quick and thorough. An understanding of a request is grasped quickly and diligently. I also find working with them an enjoyable experience and not a chore which it can be with other pensions professionals'.

  • ‘The pensions team at Gateley is extremely easy to talk to. Advice is provided in a language which is understandable by a lay person and pragmatic and practical solutions are provided where possible'.

  • 'Gateley offers comprehensive, pragmatic and clear advice at a cost effective rate. Billing is transparent. The team provides an expected timescale for work and communicates if this timescale needs adjusting. They are reliable'. 

  • 'The team offers valuable insight when in meetings and are up to speed with all the changes to legislation and guidance. These attributes make Gateley particularly valuable to a small pension scheme'.

  • ‘Michael Collins and Tom Allen  provide clear and pragmatic advice and if there are any queries are very happy to work through these and explain difficult areas of legislation'.

  • 'They ensure they have an understanding of the Scheme and what is required before commencing the work, suggesting alternative approaches if applicable'.

Key clients

  • A.S Watson (Health & Beauty UK) Pension Plan (Superdrug)
  • Macmillan Pension Plan
  • Hill & Smith 2016 Pension Scheme
  • Charles River Pension Plan
  • NCL Investments Limited Pension Scheme (Tilney Smith & Williamson)
  • Britax Childcare Limited Pension Schemes
  • Phoenix Medical Supplies Pension Scheme
  • Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (Europe) Pension Scheme
  • Dunlop Slazenger Pension Scheme
  • Rexel UK Pension Scheme
  • USDAW Staff Superannuation Fund
  • Habib Bank Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
  • Hortons’ Estate Limited 1978 Retirement Benefits Plan
  • Trustees of the Johnson & Starley Pension Scheme
  • Franks Roberts & Sons Limited
  • Robert McBride Pension Fund
  • American Optical UK Pension Scheme
  • Timpson Group Pension Scheme
  • Heraeus Electro-Nite UK Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme
  • CH Johnson Pension Plan

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Michael Collins

Gateley Legal

Michael advises employers and trustees of occupational pension schemes on all aspects of pensions law as well as dealing with pensions issues on corporate transactions. He also provides legal advice to executive pension providers and other pension professionals. He is well placed to advise on all pensions related issues, having advised clients ranging from owner managed businesses in relation to their executive pensions to the multi-billion pound pension funds of major international companies.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Collins

Other key lawyers

Tom Allen

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