The employment, labour and pensions practice group at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is regularly involved in a range of matters; the team offers a range of advice, acting for employers, pension schemes, public authorities, fund managers and insurers throughout a broad spectrum of industry sectors. The team continues to advise on significant developments throughout the pensions landscape, acting for some of the largest defined benefit schemes and defined contribution master trusts. Emma King leads the Midlands pensions team, with specific expertise in relation to Pension Regulator investigations. Gary Delderfield has a wealth of experience advising clients across the private and public sector, while Sarah Franklin has experience advising trustees and scheme sponsors on all aspects of occupational pension schemes. Key support in this area is provided by James Ellis and Tom Meyrick.
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Testimonials
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‘Sound knowledge of the Scheme and Rules, and tailored training and advice provided to the Trustee.’
‘The individuals we work with in the pensions team are fantastic. Technically strong, commercially astute, and sensitive to our needs. Great service and good quality advice.’
‘As a large, national firm, Eversheds excels in this industry. Experience developed on previous clients/projects is shared within the business, so that lessons learnt can be applied to future projects, providing value for money. Eversheds are able to think innovatively and are not phased by approaches that aren't necessarily tried and tested in the industry.’
‘We have been working on a project with Eversheds where the following individuals stood out: Tom Meyrick and James Ellis. The team was appropriately resourced for a demanding project and drove work forward at pace. The team kept us informed of progress with work and communicated well on matters. Eversheds sought to find pragmatic solutions to challenges that arose.’
- 'Tom Meyrick is very dependable, digs into the nitty gritty, and advises in a straightforward and lucid manner.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and helpful, and their advice is always practical.'
‘Staff have excellent specialist knowledge.'
'They have always operated with the highest integrity in all their interactions with myself as the client.'
'Their attention to detail is excellent as is their overall time and project management.'
'They all have the ability to explain in relatively simple and understandable terms complex legal matters and very importantly spend quality time with client to ensure they are content with the advice given.'
Key clients
- Clara Pension Scheme Trustee
- Siemens Plc
- Trustee of the Goodyear Dunlop UK Pension Plan
- Trustees of the Affinity Water Pension Plan
- Trustee of the William Hill Pension Scheme
- The University of Exeter
- The University of Birmingham
- The University of Durham
- Trustee of the University of Leicester Pension Scheme
- Trustee of the University of Warwick Pension Scheme
- Trustee of the University of Sussex Pension Scheme
- Ricoh Europe Plc
- Trustees of the Calor Group Retirement Benefits Plan
- Smurfit Kappa Pension Trustee
- Metal Closures Pension Scheme Trustee
Work highlights
Advised the Trustee of the Clara Pension Trust on the establishment of the scheme and three subsequent deals with an aggregate value of £1.2bn.
Advised the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, the administering authority for the South Yorkshire Pension Fund in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
James Ellis
Tom Meyrick
Practice head
Emma King
Other key lawyers
Gary Delderfield; Sarah Franklin; James Ellis; Tom Meyrick