TLT's pensions team advises public sector bodies, financial services clients, and pension providers on a broad range of pensions matters. The practice is highly capable of supporting clients with public sector schemes, including statutory arrangements, procurement projects, and legislative work. Led by Sasha Butterworth, the group benefits from her deep experience in the areas of risk reduction and trustee ESG governance.
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- Friendly and professional. Up to date with legislation. Advice is proportionate to the size of the pension scheme and is decisive but often pragmatic.
- TLT stands out for its combination of strong technical expertise and a pragmatic approach. The team provides clear, commercially aware advice tailored to the needs of the client and reflects a good understanding of the wider governance and regulatory landscape.
- Chris Crighton and Ellie Taylor stand out for their combination of technical expertise and approachability. They are personable and easy to work with, which helps foster open and constructive discussions at the trustee level. They provide clear, practical advice without unnecessary complexity.
Key clients
- Fujitsu Technology Solutions International Pension Plan Trustee
- Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd
- MBI, Inc
- Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime
- WH Smith plc
- Travelers
- Arkema Bostik Pension Trustee Ltd
- Dehns Retirement Benefit Scheme
- Trustees of the Princess Yachts Pension Scheme
- London Institute of Banking Pension Fund
- Trustees of the Colas UK Pension Plan
- Trustees of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service Pension Scheme
Work highlights
Advised MBI, Inc. on an accelerated closure of its DB scheme to future accrual, followed by concluding terms on a full buy-in with Aviva.
Advised a central government department on the pensions and TUPE terms of a procurement project, including advice on complex New Fair Deal issues and commercial risk-sharing provisions.
Advised an SSAS provider on a project to amend legal documentation across its entire book.
Practice head
Sasha Butterworth
Other key lawyers
Chris Crighton; Ellie Taylor; Lizzie Stone