Travers Smith LLP’s pensions team is experienced in advising the UK’s largest DB and DC pension schemes, covering a host of matters from risk and liability management, investment, contracts, funding and security to employment, tax, governance, and disputes. The practice boasts a risk transfer specialism and is advising on innovative schemes diversifying into the private equity and ESG and sustainability spaces. Standout figures include Daniel Gerring, experienced in advising some of the UK’s largest schemes on covenant, regulatory and governance issues, and David James, who advises employers on pension obligations, and in relation to corporate activity. Andy Lewis left the team in 2024 for Sacker & Partners LLP.
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- ‘The team take a deep dive into the issues presented to them to understand our needs. They consult other members of the department if needed and bring an expert into the team for a particular matter. ’
- ‘The team demonstrates its cohesiveness at all times, they interchange personnel between different meetings as well as matters to ensure the right person it is doing the right thing at the right time, and they are always professional, respectful and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Akzo Nobel (CPS) Pension Trustee Limited
- AXA UK Group Pension Scheme
Work highlights
Advised the Trustee of C&J Clark Pension Fund on £540m buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation.
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David James
Other key lawyers
Daniel Gerring; David James; Niamh Hamlyn