The Legal 500

United Kingdom > North > Human resources > Pensions

Editorial sections

Other

All countries

Martin Poore’s team at Dickinson Dees LLP recently advised a leading plc on the merger of three standalone pension schemes. Suzanne Duff ‘rigorously investigates issues’, and Tracy Walsh is ‘a delight to work with’. On the contentious side, Craig Monty has ‘wide legal knowledge’. Clients include IBM, Go-Ahead Group, and Procter & Gamble.

DWF LLP’s cross-office team is led by the ‘pragmatic and commercially minded’ Martin Jenkins, who is based in Newcastle. The team were active in relation to passport schemes and national pension scheme reviews in 2011. Kate Byers is also recommended.

Relatively new to the market, Neon Legal continues to make strides in the pensions sector, attracting a number of high-profile clients. It advised the trustees of the Barratt Group Pension and Life Assurance Scheme, and the trustees of the Mencap Pension Plan. Tushar Bhate, Kathryn Cowen and Paul Elliott are all ‘excellent’.

At Ward Hadaway, associate and practice head Tristan Mander is ‘very personable and understanding of his clients’ issues’. The group continued to act for Charles Beauduin and Michael Van de Wiele in a test case concerning the Pension Regulator’s powers in relation to contribution notices. Other clients include One NorthEast, Cleveland Potash and Benfield Motors.

Eversheds LLP’s practice is led from the Leeds office, with newly promoted partner Claire Carroll providing litigation support from the Newcastle office. The ‘experienced and knowledgeable’ Terry Saeedi is the practice head.

Mincoff Solicitors LLP’s team provides a ‘pragmatic, proactive and responsive’ service. Nick Smith is ‘brilliant’, and recently advised the trustees of a contribution pension scheme on day-to-day and management issues. Other clients include Sintons LLP.

Search News and Articles

Press releases

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to

Legal Developments in the UK

Legal Developments and updates from the leading lawyers in each jurisdiction. To contribute, send an email request to

Press Releases in the UK

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to
© 2013 www.legal500.com