With broad expertise across advisory, restructuring, and public sector pensions work, Dentons advises employers and trustees in key areas, including endgame strategies, master trust projects, and corporate transactions. The group is noted for its capabilities in managing the full lifecycle of pension risks, specifically where novel issues arise. Supporting both private and public sector clients, team lead Eleanor Hart specialises in transactional and restructuring mandates. Well-known in the pensions market, Carolyn Saunders brings extensive experience across the full spectrum of pension issues, including corporate transactions and governance work.
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Testimonials
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- Eleanor Hart has a wealth of experience and is accomplished in a range of complex restructuring, financing, and related issues of crucial importance to pension schemes. Carolyn Saunders is a highly experienced and able technical pensions lawyer who also has significant litigation experience.
- The Denton's team is very experienced, with a wide range of skills and expertise. Key partners and staff are knowledgeable and easy to deal with.
- Carolyn Saunders and Eleanor Hart are both technically strong and great to deal with.
Key clients
- Diamond Power Speciality Ltd
- Pirelli & C. S.p.A.
- Purepay Retail Ltd
- Circana LLC
- The Edrington Group Ltd
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
- The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation plc
- Govia Thameslink
- Commecial Vehicle Group
- EPAM
- Low Carbon Contracts Company
Work highlights
Advised the in-house pensions administration and payroll teams on various challenging administration and payroll issues.
Advised an employer client with a buy-in that was a key strategic project for the corporate group.
Advised a client on a complete change to their existing default investment strategy in relation to their defined contribution pension scheme, including transitioning the investment funds of all members to the new platform.
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Eleanor Hart
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Eleanor Hart
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Carolyn Saunders