Noted by clients for housing one of the ‘premier pensions teams in Scotland’, CMS focuses on trustees, employers and insurers. Department head Jae Fassam leads the team, which advises on scheme liabilities, conducts benefits reviews and facilitates transitions to new service providers. Fassam routinely handles liability-driven investment claims, acting a key contact for international corporations, banks and leading pension providers. Claire Miller is an expert in benefit rectification projects, employee training and master trust transfers.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Premier pensions team in Scotland.’
- 'Jae Fassam is a technically strong lawyer who is also very personable, responsive and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- The Trustee of the De La Rue Pension Scheme
- Scottish Widows
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
Jae Fassam; Maria Rodia,
Other key lawyers
Claire Miller; Amanda Cooke