Burges Salmon LLP offers clients ‘practical advice’ and is skilled at handling problems arising from defined benefit and defined contribution trust schemes. The team, which is led by Richard Knight, focuses on advising trustees on compliance issues and assisting with negotiations. Helen Woodford is a key name within the team and is noted for her expertise in employer funding and internal complaints issues. Kelly Beattie works for a variety of stakeholders and has built a strong track record for representing public sector clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Helen Woodford and Kelly Beattie are both very experienced pensions lawyers and have a good approach with clients.'
Key clients
- Trustees of the Honda-Group UK Pension Scheme
- Plumbing Pensions Employers Limited
Work highlights
Advising on funding negotiations, governance responsibilities, investment management agreements, climate change reports, GMP equalisation, and legal issues related to liability-driven investments and security arrangements.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Richard Knight
Other key lawyers
Helen Woodford; Kelly Beattie; Sarah Moody; Shannon Wright-Davies