Working with a range of clients on some of the highest-value and most complex disputes, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s pensions disputes practice works on a range of cross-border and domestic litigation. Areas of expertise include regulatory matters, mandates from the PPF, and professional negligence claims. Practice head Angela Dimsdale Gill is experienced in the full gamut of pensions litigation, from regulatory proceedings to applications for rectification. Nicholas Heaton, experienced in trustee applications for directions and professional liability claims, and Matthew Bullen, a specialist in restructuring, regulatory proceedings, and professional negligence, are also notable members. Nathan Sherlock is another standout practitioner who bolsters the team’s ability before most Courts.
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‘Angela Dimsdale Gill is outstanding, the best pensions litigator in the City.’
‘High-quality people with extensive knowledge and experience of the pensions litigation market, with involvement on a number of landmark cases over the years.’
‘Nicholas Heaton is fantastic - technically superb, he is equally adept with the detail and the big picture and never loses sight of what the client wants and what capital the other side might make of certain litigation decisions.'
'Matthew Bullen is an exceptionally bright, switched-on lawyer and a tireless litigator. He is also very sensible and measured and reasonable, so that the strategy adopted is always transparently reasonable in the eyes of the Court. He is also utterly charming and wonderful to work with.'
‘The team is very collegiate with us as a client which is very refreshing. There is a real partnership way of working, which is helpful for moving projects forward.’
'Best focus on detailed analysis in the market - incredible breadth of analysis - leave no stone unturned.'
Key clients
- The Board of the Pension Protection Fund
- ITV PLC
- De La Rue
- West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg) S.A., and the Trustees of The West of England Ship Owners Insurance Services Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme
Work highlights
Act for the Board of the Pension Protection Fund in litigation in Germany, in the first ever attempt to enforce a Contribution Notice issued by the UK Pensions Regulator against an overseas target.
Advise the Trustee and principal employer of the West of England Scheme in urgent and high value proceedings, leading to the first reported rectification judgment in relation to cash-balance benefits.
Represent the FTSE-listed banknote printer De La Rue in a complex and high-stakes construction application seeking clarity as to the true meaning of an obscure provision in its pension scheme rules.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Matthew Bullen
Nicholas Heaton
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Angela Dimsdale Gill
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Heaton; Matthew Bullen; Nathan Sherlock; Bethany Bowen