Profile
Work Department
Position
Juliet is head of our pensions law practice area. Her hallmark is building strong, mutual and sustainable client relationships through clear and personable communication, coupled with practical and pragmatic advice.
Juliet's knowledge is wide-ranging and relates to defined benefit and money purchase arrangements, acting for both trustees and employers in the private and public sectors. Her experience includes advising on the pensions aspects of corporate transactions/restructuring, advising on the Employer Debt legislation, scheme mergers and wind ups, transfers to master trusts, advising on liability reduction/risk management projects, compliance with the Automatic Enrolment regulations and advising on Pension Protection Fund matters and litigation cases. Juliet also has considerable experience in negotiating with, and reporting to, the Pensions Regulator.
Career
Trained Maclay Murray & Spens LLP, qualified 2003; assistant solicitor, pensions unit; associate 2007; partner Brodies LLP 2011; regular provider of bespoke pension trustee training; speaker at seminars.
Memberships
Education
Hillhead High School, Glasgow; University of Edinburgh (MA Hons 1997); BPP Law School, London (LLB 2000); Diploma in Legal Practice (2001); Qualified Lawyers’ Transfer Test (2004).
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Pragmatic and practical advice delivered in a manner understandable to the layman.’ ‘Very knowledgeable and very prompt at responding to any problem/concern in a calm and professional manner.’ ‘Maureen Burns is a standout associate. She makes complicated subjects easy for all to understand.’ 'Very good knowledgeable professionals who give a great service and can be relied upon to give the relevant advice in a manner that can be understood by all trustees, no matter the subject.’ 'Brodies LLP's pensions team are great to work with. They’re professional, easy to deal with, and always give clear, practical advice. The team is friendly, works well with others, and really understands what matters to clients. In my experience, they make collaboration smooth and straightforward.' 'Juliet Bayne stands out for her approachable manner and strong commercial awareness. Her leadership style clearly fosters a collaborative and client-focused culture within the team.' 'Both Juliet Bayne and Jennifer Crawford are extremely knowledgeable and approachable with a good manner and a lot of patience.' 'I find all their analyses and contributions both thorough and clearly understandable in plain English.' 'I particularly value their depth of knowledge and ability to explain complex concepts in a manner that I can understand.' 'Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Trustee of the Menzies Pension Fund Trustees of the Scotia Gas Networks Pension Scheme Trustees of the University of Glasgow Pension Scheme Chivas Group Trustees of the Quintiles Scotland Pension Scheme First Milk Limited Trustees of the Aon McMillen Retirement Benefits Scheme Trustees of the United Wire (2002) Pension Scheme North East Scotland Pension Fund Berry UK Pension Trustees Limited