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Hogan Lovells International LLP
ATLANTIC HOUSE
HOLBORN VIADUCT
LONDON
EC1A 2FG
England

Work Department

Pensions

Position

Partner

Career

Matthew Bullen focuses on pensions and trusts litigation. He has considerable experience in handling large and complex disputes, both domestic and multijurisdictional, as well as conducting investigations on matters that raise regulatory issues or which may result in litigation. His cases frequently involve insolvency or public law elements.

In recent years he has worked particularly intensively on moral hazard regulatory actions, both for targets of regulatory action and trustees.

His cases have been among the most significant in recent developments in pensions law, including Pilots, IMG, Nortel, Box Clever, and Halcrow.

He also has substantial experience of bringing and defending professional negligence claims in the pensions context.

Languages

English

Memberships

Association of Pension Lawyers

Education

M.A., University of Cambridge, Jesus College; LPC Nottingham Law School 

BPP Law School, London

Lawyer Rankings

London > Employment > Pensions: dispute resolution

(Leading individuals)

Matthew BullenHogan Lovells International LLP

The pensions team at Hogan Lovells International LLP is recommended for regulatory cases, particularly those that are high-profile. Recent work for the team includes the significant and cross-border Nortel case, wherein the team acted for the Trustee of the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan in a long-running and complex cross-border matter. Angela Dimsdale Gill leads the ‘genuinely first-class team’, which includes the ‘excellentMatthew Bullen and the ‘brilliantNicholas Heaton. Alongside regulatory work, the practice is also experienced in financial support direction cases, as well as in advising trustees and employers on professional negligence cases, directions and rectifications, and contribution notice proceedings. Counsel Nathan Sherlock is also a name to note within the team.

London > Insurance > Professional negligence

(Leading individuals)

Matthew Bullen  – Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP is instructed by both claimants and defendants in professional negligence cases. The firm handles numerous large and highly complex multi-jurisdictional matters, and is well respected for its expertise in relation to pension schemes. These are a particular area of strength for practice head, Nicholas Heaton. Angela Dimsdale Gill is experienced in acting for both claimants and defendants, and is routinely instructed in matters which with the potential to cause serious reputational damage. Matthew Bullen is experienced in advising clients in relation to claims involving alleged negligent pensions administration services, while counsel Nathan Sherlock handles a range of pension scheme and trust fund disputes.