Clifford Sims > Squire Patton Boggs > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Squire Patton Boggs has a strong market presence in regulated utilities, with a particular focus on water, nuclear and electricity sponsored schemes. Led by Catherine McKenna, the group is ‘excellent’ and is active on ESG strategy and compliance as well as GMP equalisation solutions. Senior associate Anna Tomlinson advises on corporate transactions while Jane Briggs advises in relation to retail pensions, insurance providers and master trusts. Based in London, Clifford Sims is the firm’s national head of pensions.

Squire Patton Boggs is noted for predominantly advising trustees on the gamut of their pensions law requirements, with specialisms in regulatory compliance, investments, data protection and de-risking. The group has a particular strength in pensions schemes for utilities companies, and is also well-versed in public sector and not-for-profit organisation schemes. Wendy Hunter is an expert in public to private sector transfers, investments and the pensions aspects of corporate transactions. She jointly heads the department with Clifford Sims , who specialises in pensions-related investment and financial services issues. The duo are ably supported by 2022 minted partner Chris Harper, who is building a strong pensions practice, with a focus on pensions investments in relation to the not-for-profit sector; and senior associate Simon James.