The pensions team at DLA Piper combines specialist expertise with the resources of a global firm, enabling it to advise employers, trustees, and insurers on domestic and cross-border matters. Recognised for delivering solutions on DB and DC contribution issues, the practice utilises its global reach, supporting clients with matters involving multinational sponsors and overseas stakeholders. Tamara Calvert is knowledgeable in public service pension schemes and trustee investments. Amrit Mclean departed the firm in November 2025, while Matthew Swynnerton left in May 2026.
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Testimonials
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- Matthew Swynnerton is vastly experienced; he is currently the chair of the Association of Pension Lawyers and is very easy to work with.
- I work with one of the senior partners, Matthew Swynnerton, and always find him knowledgeable, helpful, committed, and friendly. He has provided excellent support to my organization and is a credit to DLA Piper.
Key clients
- AXA
- Liberty
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Sony PlayStation
- National Air Traffic Services
- Uber
- National Grid Electricity Group Trustee Ltd
- E.ON UK Group Trustee Ltd
- OVO Energy Group Trustees
- Uniper UK Trustee Ltd
- Novartis UK Pension Scheme
- Du Pont (U.K.) Ltd Pensions Fund
- Trustee of the Allied Domecq Pension Fund
- Trustees of the Royal Albert Hall Pension Scheme
- International Power Group Trustee
- PMI Trustees Ltd
- Stuart Delivery
- Honeywell International Inc
- Trustees of Warburtons Pension and Life Assurance Plan
- MAG Airport Ltd
Work highlights
Assisted the UK corporate team with the pensions aspects of Stonepeak's acquisition of a 65% stake in the Castrol Lubricants business from bp.
Advised WTW on the pensions aspects of its acquisition of the Cushon Master Trust.
Advised the Trustee of a £60m defined benefits pension scheme on a buy-in of DB liabilities with the insurer Just Group.
Other key lawyers
Tamara Calvert; Tharusha Rajapakse