Intellectual Property
United Kingdom
10 September 2025
At Shoosmiths LLP the 'very competent' Lynette Lewis has been involved in several complex transactions involving defined benefit pensions schemes. Lewis continues to act for both trustees and employers. National head of pensions David Thompson is also well-regarded. The team is recommended for its work on scheme mergers, buy-in projects and other areas such as rule amendments and scheme restructurings.
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Testimonials
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‘We use Shoosmiths for support on buy-in and buy-out policies for corporate pension schemes where they are particularly strong.’
‘Lynette Lewis is our go-to partner on buy-in and buy-out work. She is excellent, combining detailed legal knowledge with commercial awareness and pragmatism.’
Key clients
- Trustee of the Essar Oil UK Pension Scheme
- Next plc
- Mettler-Toledo Pension Scheme
- Copewell Limited
- Trustee of the Everis Section of the Prudential Platinum Pension
- Vidett Trustees
- John Deere
- Blanc Aero Industries UK Ltd Retirement Benefit Scheme
Practice head
David Thompson; Lynette Lewis