Pensions

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Emma King leads the full-service practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, which acts for employers, pension schemes, public authorities and insurers on the full range of pension-related issues in the UK and internationally. The ‘totally client-focused’ team acts for many household names, and continues to lead on various projects to develop and establish new SIPP products for leading financial institutions. Gary Delderfield is an important member of the firm’s public sector pensions team. Sarah Franklin has a wealth of knowledge in advising trustees and scheme sponsors on occupational pension schemes. Legal director James Ellis has significant expertise in advising trustees and employers. Senior associate Tom Meyrick is vastly experienced in both DB and DC schemes.

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‘The whole team led by Emma King operates as a team. Knowledge sharing amongst the team is very effective. All team members fully understand the client's business and its key objectives and challenges.'
'They are all highly professional and competent when dealing with the client. Sarah Franklin, Tom Meyrick, Jessica Ball and Ollie Hunt.’
‘Sarah Franklin and Tom Meyrick are integral members of our overall team of trustees and advisers and are valued by the board.’
‘Gary Delderfield and Alec Bennett provide professional advice tailored for the client. No detail is overlooked and nothing is too much trouble. Explanations in regular update meetings are clear and to the point.’
‘Always provide good common-sense, practical advice. Emma King our partner gives good sound advice related to the issue and not just legal.’
'Our Eversheds team do work well together in finding pragmatic solutions to the problems we encounter. Approachable and easy to deal with.’
'The team are solution focused and pragmatic and provide clear pension advice. They are also responsive and provide the right amount of advice, not trying to oversell a solution and as a result are cost efficient.'
'James Ellis and Emma King work seamlessly together as a team supporting the trustees and providing clear and concise advice. They don't sit on the fence but provide clear direction to the trustees.'