Fieldfisher‘s team in Manchester is well-equipped to assist its clients, the list of which features employers and trustees, with the full remit of complex and high-value pensions matters. Lindsay O’Farrell joined the team in April 2024 and has a particular specialism in sponsoring employers of occupational pension schemes. Katie Whelan’s workload includes advising on the pension aspects of corporate transactions, preparing documentation and advising on scheme rules and pensions legislation. Jeremy Harris harnesses 30 years’ experience handling the plethora of work, including high-value buy-ins and buy-outs, and helms the team.
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‘Very efficient and competent people.’
‘Jeremy Harris has supported us on both day-to-day legal work and on a full scheme buy-in. He is pragmatic, provides the appropriate level of detail, and is efficient and responsive.'
'Jeremy Harris is so responsive that he comes back to you quicker than an 'out of office' automated reply.’
‘Jeremy Harris is one of the most responsive lawyers know - work is always turned around exceptionally quickly, is focused on our circumstances and practical. The client is made to feel special with such attentive service and a lead who truly cares about getting the best outcomes for the trustee and the scheme's members.’
Key clients
- Trustees of the Sibelco UK Occupational Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Warwick International Group Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Cooper Consolidated Pension Plan
- Trustees of the MTL Instruments Group Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the British United Turkeys Retirement Benefits Scheme
- Bogod Group Limited
- Trustees of the Danisco (UK) Limited Pension Plan
- @Sipp Limited
- Trustees of the WJB Pension Fund
- Trustees of the Willsher & Quick Pension Scheme
Work highlights
Advising the trustee of the Sibelco UK Occupational Pension Scheme on the £150m total buy-in of the DB section of that scheme.
Advising the trustee of the 3 DB schemes sponsored by UK subsidiaries of a major US manufacturer on GMP equalisation and on the implications of the Virgin Media case.
Advising an independent school on its termination of DB accrual and adoption of DC arrangements under a DB master trust and on the consultation process.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Jeremy Harris
Other key lawyers
Katie Whelan; Lindsay O'Farrell