With a particular focus in tech, data protection, and cybersecurity, Taylor Wessing LLP‘s pensions practice regularly assists trustees and employers with cybersecurity-related training on pensions matters. Additionally, the team handles pensions work related to company restructurings, buy-ins and buy-outs, and day-to-day advisory work for employer schemes. Practice head Mark Smith, advises on the full range of pension schemes for a diverse range of FTSE 100 companies, public bodies, and charities.
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‘An excellent team that is focus and responsive. They are very aware of clients' needs and work hard to deliver them in a speedy and reliable fashion.’
‘Mark Smith is an outstanding individual who ensures he delivers well-thought-out and reasoned advice - he is proactive and always working to protect the client, explaining in plain and straightforward language the advantages and drawbacks/risks of the recommended advice and guidance.’
‘Very strong team and knowledgeable in a highly sought after area’
‘Consistently deliver above and beyond expectations. Complex issues are addressed and explained clearly and in full, enabling us to make fully informed decisions.’
‘Mark Smith works hard to ensure the trustee is informed and advised but not overwhelmed. He respects our time and responds appropriately when we need something urgent. He is always professional, regardless of the issue being tackled.'
Key clients
- Trustee of the Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund
- Trustees of the Visa UK Pension Plan
- Trustee of the Royal British Legion Staff Pension Fund
- Company in the transport sector
- Trustee of a pension scheme operated by a marine consultancy
- Trustee of the Galderma (UK) Limited section of The Pensions Master Plan
- Trustee of the Sedgemoor Group Pension Fund
- Thorntons Limited
- Trustee of the Holmes Place plc Pension Scheme
- Independent Governance Group
- London United Busways
- Trustee of the Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund
Work highlights
Advise the trustee of The Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund on a range of issues relating to engagement with the employers in the industry-wide pension scheme.
Advise the trustees of the Visa UK Pension Plan on a range of issues relating to the provision of promised benefits under the scheme and drafting a new definitive deed and rules.
Advise the trustee of the Sedgemoor Group Pension Fund on a buy-in of the scheme's benefits.
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Practice head
Mark Smith