The group at Squire Patton Boggs is well-placed to handle various pension-related disputes for its roster of clients, which includes scheme trustees across various industry sectors. Its workload includes professional negligence and breach of contract matters. Victoria Leigh heads up the offering in the North West, key members of which include Catherine McKenna and Victoria Jeacock, who also have a presence in Leeds and Birmingham, respectively. Amanda Small  joined the team from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in 2026.
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Key clients

  • Greater Manchester Pension Fund
  • Land Rover Pension Scheme
  • Jaguar Pension Plan
  • Jaguar Executive Pension Plan
  • Kelda Group Pension Plan (Yorkshire Water)
  • Representative Beneficiary for the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux Pension Scheme
  • Jamal Retirement and Death Benefit Scheme

Work highlights

Advised the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux Pension Scheme in their application to the High Court.
Acted for the representative beneficiary in a pensions court case for Virgin Media.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Amanda Small
Amanda Small
Practice head

Matthew Giles; Victoria Leigh; Amanda Small

Other key lawyers

Catherine McKenna; Victoria Jeacock