Offering ‘great technical pensions knowledge combined with litigation expertise’, Burges Salmon LLP’s practice advises on the full scope of disputes, with its caseload consisting of drafting errors, equalisations, and Part 8 claims. The department assists a blend of trustees and employers and has a strong track record assisting the public and private sectors as well as personal pension providers. The team also has substantial experience in advising on regulatory matters, professional negligence suits, and claims arising from the liability-driven investment (LDI) crisis. Practice head Suzanne Padmore is highlighted for her occupational pension schemes and climate risk work. Justin Briggs ‘is a class act’ with experience handling professional negligence claims, among other areas. Amy Khodabandehloo is noted for her expertise in negligence claims and contentious cyber security matters.
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‘The breadth and depth in the team, and the way the advisory and litigation teams work so seamlessly together. At the top, Suzanne Padmore and Justin Briggs are excellent. Suzanne, in particular, excels both technically and from a client care perspective. Amy Khodabandaloo is hot on their heels. She has the technical brilliance and attention to detail but has a flair for drafting not usually seen.’
‘London quality outside London. Great technical pensions knowledge combined with litigation expertise.’
‘Justin Briggs is a class act. Highly respective for pensions litigation, easy to work with and very effective in a negotiation.’
‘Excellent team, good clear advice.’
Key clients
- St Modwen Properties PLC
- St Modwen Pensions Limited
Work highlights
- Advising St. Modwen Properties Limited and the Trustee of the St. Modwen Pension Scheme in relation to an application to rectify the Scheme rules to correct an error left un-rectified following a previous, successful, rectification application.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Amy Khodabandehloo
Practice head
Suzanne Padmore
Other key lawyers
Justin Briggs; Amy Khodabandehloo