Travers Smith LLP has a well-established pensions practice advising on a broad range of advisory, transactional, and regulatory matters for trustees, employers, and pension schemes. Working closely with specialists across the firm, the group delivers integrated advice on corporate transactions, de-risking, and investment. Leading the team, David James has established experience advising DB arrangements on journey planning and funding negotiations, including how to handle surpluses and deficits. With in-depth knowledge on pension scheme funding and covenant issues, Daniel Gerring is noted for providing bespoke solutions for sponsors and schemes across an array of situations.
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Key clients
- Trustees of the Unilever UK Pension Fund
- BAE Systems Pension Scheme
- The National Employment Savings Trust
- Trustees of the ING UK Pension Fund
- Trustees of the Associated British Foods Pension Scheme
- The Trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Vodafone Group Pension Scheme
- Trustee of the City and Guilds (1966) Pension Scheme
- Microsoft Corporation
- The Trustees of the ITN Pension Scheme
- Trustee of the AXA UK Group Pension Scheme
- Trustee of the C&J Clark Pension Fund
Work highlights
Advised the National Employment Savings Trust on its DC deferred bulk annuity solution, including its acquisition of a 10% shareholding in IFM Investors.
Advised the Trustee on the buy-out and wind-up of the British Steel Pension Scheme.
Advised the Trustee of the C&J Clark Pension Fund on a buy-in of the Scheme's liabilities with PIC and preparation for buy-out.
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David James
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Daniel Gerring