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

Key clients

  • Trustee of the Essar Oil (UK) Pension Scheme
  • Next plc

Work highlights

Advised an independent trustee company on legally complex issues arising from GMP underpins across a number of schemes.
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Lynette Lewis