The pensions team at TLT is highly regarded for its robust SIPP and SSAS practice, alongside its extensive experience in pensions work within both the financial services and public sectors. Team lead Sasha Butterworth is renowned for her specialist knowledge of risk reduction and trustee ESG governance, advising clients on new pension structures and products, as well as pension legacy issues. Chris Crighton advises private and public sector employers and trustees nationally, with notable experience handling employer-led risk reduction exercises. Lizzie Stone harnesses expertise in pensions tax issues, while the ‘extremely knowledgeable’ Ellie Taylor specialises in risk transfers relating to defined benefit arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- 'The best pensions advice: clear and concise.'
- 'Sasha Butterworth: Always available to give advice when needed. Always clear, and I trust her 100% to give me the right advice.'
- 'Ellie Taylor: Very helpful and engaging. Extremely knowledgeable.'
- 'Great team of pensions professionals. They operate as a team and there is always a member available to deal with queries and requests.'
- 'Chris Crighton is knowledgeable, excellent communicator and exhibits a deep memory of the history of the Scheme that he advises. He attends all meetings and is a comforting presence for all trustees.'
- 'Chris Crighton and Ellie Taylor have been fantastic since their appointment. They have been positive and proactive, identifying a complex issue and recommending specialists who could help.'
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Practice head
Sasha Butterworth
Other key lawyers
Chris Crighton; Lizzie Stone; Ellie Taylor