Shoosmiths LLP‘s pensions team is known for handling scheme mergers, buy-in projects, wind-ups, scheme restructurings and advising on public service pension schemes. Lynette Lewis leads the Midlands team, with particular experience working with large retail clients on transactions with trustees across a number of schemes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very approachable and always looking to work with us for the best outcomes for both the company and scheme members.’

  • ‘The Individuals are very pragmatic with their advice and always respond quickly with easy-to-understand advice.' 

  • ‘National coverage and a good depth and diversity of team members in terms of background and skills.’

  • ‘I enjoy working with the client team as they are pragmatic and able to connect with professional and lay trustees equally effectively, and can come across in a very clear but human way.' 

Key clients

  • Trustee of the Essar Oil (UK) Pension Scheme
  • Next plc
  • Mettler-Toledo Pension Scheme
  • Trustees of the CIM Holdings Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme
  • Trustees of the Rubery Owen Group Staff Pension Scheme

Work highlights

Advised an independent trustee company on legally complex issues arising from GMP underpins across a number of schemes.
Advised a retail sector client on a buy-in transaction and related funding and discretionary benefit negotiations.
Advised trustees of two associated schemes on issues arising from the discovery of final salary links.

Practice head

Lynette Lewis