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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Proactive, personable and top class.’
‘Richard Pettit is excellent, technically superb - never losing sight of pragmatism.’
‘Michael Hayles has a very collaborative approach, is technically excellent and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Great team - one of the largest outside London in terms of strength and depth. Always a pleasure to work with. Good technical knowledge and always an eye for the detail.’
‘Richard Pettit is a top-notch pensions lawyer - on top of the detail and able to ensure that resources are applied where they get the best returns.'
‘Richard Pettit and Suzanne Padmore (plus all supporting teams) have provided a fabulous, dedicated service to a deal with very lengthy and problematic situations.’
‘The pensions team at Burges Salmon provides an all-round excellent service combining technical knowledge, commercial acumen, attention to detail and dedication to the client's objectives.’
‘Suzanne Padmore is a stand-out pensions lawyer with excellent judgement, detailed knowledge of all aspects of pensions law and is a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Honda Group UK Pension Scheme
- AT&T Pension Scheme
- Leonardo Pension Schemes
- Trustees of the C F Fertilisers Pension Schemes
- Trustees of the DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited Pension Scheme
- Trustees of three of the four UK DB schemes sponsored by Informa Plc
- Trustees of the London Luton Airport Pension Scheme
- Plumbing Pensions Employers Limited
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Susannah Young
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Chris Brown
Practice head
Richard Knight
Other key lawyers
Clive Pugh; Richard Pettit; Michael Hayles; Alice Honeywill; Susannah Young; Suzanne Padmore; Chris Brown; Crispin Freeman; Kate Granville Smith