Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles the full array of pensions law, with work spanning advisory, regulatory, and transactional matters. Employers, trustees, and public authorities regularly turn to the firm for its strength in de-risking, DC arrangements, and innovative advice on the use of surplus funds. Spearheading the practice, Jeremy Goodwin advises clients on ESG-related requirements and how to best de-risk pension schemes. Providing senior support on key clients, Francois Barker has established experience handling all aspects of UK and international pensions and benefits issues. Leading the firm’s pensions insurance and investment practice, Mark Latimour works closely with clients on all aspects of pensions insurance. With client bases comprising large household names, Sarah Swift and Charlotte Cartwright are geared to navigate large, complex schemes across the spectrum of pensions legal issues. Michael Jones departed to Sacker & Partners LLP in July 2026.
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- The partner I work with the most is Stuart Earle, who is extremely dependable and responsive and understands our business really well. He is always available when you need him and provides really pragmatic advice. He's a great sounding board and always makes time to talk things through.
- The team is well connected to industry groups, forums, and government policy groups, etc. This is a differentiator. They are also very responsive and pragmatic.
- They know our business inside and out and always treat us as though we are all on the same team.
- We have a strong relationship with a trusted adviser. We are treated as an important client who is always a priority. The work produced is always thorough and of excellent value.
- Eversheds has an established legal team that brings together expertise from across the pensions industry. They can advise the largest to the smallest schemes, offering a consistent level of high-quality advice on legal challenges.
- Charlotte Cartwright is very personable and able to balance professionalism with pragmatic solutions that clients can actually understand.
- Highly collaborative manner and a genuine desire to support the Trustee Board and the wider Pensions Team.
- Really responsive. Good technical ability and industry knowledge/experience. Charlotte Cartwright (partner) is responsive and technically able and has helped us through a very challenging and complex project.
- The team provides an efficient and friendly service, underpinned by strong knowledge and a highly pragmatic approach to finding workable solutions. They are approachable, supportive, and always willing to take on the varied tasks we pass their way.
- While a partner-led team, there is strength in depth, particularly at the principal associate level. The accuracy and timeliness of bills are excellent, and they deliver good value for the price.
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Practice head
Jeremy Goodwin
Other key lawyers
Francois Barker; Mark Latimour; Sarah Swift; Charlotte Cartwright