Advising trustees and employers across the full spectrum of pensions matters, Winston Taylor has distinct strengths in restructuring, de-risking, and ongoing scheme management. With a significant portion of work coming from trustees, the practice is recognised for its growing reputation in buy-ins and buy-outs, cybersecurity for pension schemes, and restructuring mandates. The group regularly supports the firm’s wider technology, data protection, and corporate teams by providing focused advice. Team lead Mark Smith brings experience acting for FTSE 100 companies, charities, and public sector bodies.
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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
- Trustee of 5G Futures Pension
- Trustee of the Sedgemoor Group Pension Fund
- Independent Governance Group
- London United Busways
Work highlights
Advised the trustee of The Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund on issues relating to engagement with the employers in the industry-wide pension scheme.
Advised the trustees of the Visa UK Pension Plan on issues relating to the provision of promised benefits under the scheme and drafting a new definitive deed and rules.
Advised the trustee of the pension plan for a leading accountancy firm on a buy-in of the scheme's benefits.
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Practice head
Mark Smith