Ruth Bamforth
Walker Morris LLPWalker Morris LLP advises on a range of pension matters, acting for a significant number of high-profile schemes with particular sector experience in the privatised utilities, charity and not-for-profit spaces, and the public sector. The experienced team advises a number of US law firms on pension matters, and has growing expertise in funding interventions, complex funding and covenant negotiations, implementing GMP equalisation projects and working on buy-in and buy-out projects. Liz Graham spearheads the team alongside Ruth Bamforth, while Gwendoline Davis leads the pensions litigation team.
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‘The team is very helpful, and they give practicable guidance and clear direction.’
‘Ruth Bamforth is quick to respond and gives clear guidance.’
‘We regularly work with Ruth Bamforth. We find Ruth excellent. Her advice is always timely, robust and appropriate. Ruth approaches difficult and sometimes dry subjects with warmth, humour and compassion.’
‘The pensions team provides practical legal advice.’
‘Ruth Bamforth is a friendly, personable lawyer who can build practical solutions to complex legal problems.’
Key clients
- Trustees of the Forth Ports Group Pension Scheme
- Trustees of CMP Batteries Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Hashimoto Limited Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Water Associated Employers Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the York University Pension Fund
- Trustees of the University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme
- Trustees of the PACCAR UK Pension Plan
- Trustees of the NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
- Trustees of the Banco do Brasil Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Ashland Pension Scheme
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing legal advisory role to the Trustees of the Ashland UK Pension Scheme.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Liz Graham, Ruth Bamforth