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Addleshaw Goddard LLP’s team operates predominantly from Leeds with strong support from the Manchester office. Paul Carney leads a strong public sector practice; and Susan Garrett leads a growing pensions litigation practice. Rachel Rawnsley heads the team from Leeds.

The quality of service and advice at DLA Piper UK LLP is considered by clients to be excellent. Work highlights for practice head David Wright, who shows a ‘supportive and pragmatic approach to identifying solutions’, included advising Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited in relation to proposed scheme changes. Ben Miller is also recommended.

Eversheds LLP attracted numerous new clients in 2010 and continues to advise on complex issues. Clients include the Umbro Pension Plan. Ronald Graham, who ‘adds gravitas to any advice given’, leads the team, working alongside associate Sarah Lown.

Pinsent Masons LLP has a strong, partner-led team whose wealth of experience is reflected in its ability to win and retain high-profile clients such as the £2bn Balfour Beatty fund. Stephen Scholefield leads the team.

In 2010, the pensions team at Squire Sanders Hammonds won some 28 new clients, and on the disputes side saw an increase in applications to court on scheme administration issues. Practice head Steven Southern is ‘very pragmatic’.

DWF LLP won some significant new clients and saw an increase in the range, value and complexity of its work. Highlights included acting on numerous scheme termination projects and scheme mergers. Team head Mark Poulston is ‘very practical and covers matters in depth’.

Notable work for the team at Gateley included advising on a high-value and complex multi-employer scheme. Clients include the British Medical Association. Patrick Kennedy leads the team.

Led by Andrew Ashley Taylor, whose clients include Electricity Northwest, the team at Hill Dickinson LLP gained new instructions from a significant number of trustees, several listed entities, and large corporate employers.

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