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The group at Pinsent Masons LLP is ‘thoroughly recommended’ by its portfolio of clients, which is formed of complex pension schemes, financial institutions, insurance companies and professional trustee firms, among others. The team is led by the ’excellent’ Stephen Scholefield, who is well-placed to advise on day-to-day issues and strategy decisions, as well as defined benefit and defined contribution schemes. Names to note include Robert Tellwright, who specialises in buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity hedging matters; Hayley Goldstone, who has expertise in complex pension litigation; and Pippa Read, who is well equipped to advise on the full range of complex schemes. Heather Lucas handles scheme reorganisations. The Manchester-based group was bolstered in 2024 with the arrivals of Ian Mylrea and Siu Yin Ho; both joined from Brabners LLP in December and July, respectively.
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‘A really user-friendly, client-focused team who understand our business and goals well and always have positive solutions to achieve these goals.'
'Would thoroughly recommend the team to anyone.’
Key clients
- Balfour Beatty Pension Fund
- Royal Ordnance Pension Schemes
Work highlights
Advised the scheme trustees on a £250m buy-out transaction and on High Court litigation about the validity of past benefit changes.