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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‘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