Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s pensions practice is active across a broad range of advisory work, with experience spanning de-risking, master trusts, corporate restructurings, and more technical defined benefit and defined contribution matters. The team is also involved in issues at the sharper end of the market, including the Virgin Media litigation and work on innovative DC and provider-side structures. Ele Lovering oversees the Leeds and Manchester practice, while Craig Looker’s March 2026 arrival from DLA Piper is a notable addition. Looker brings particular expertise in bulk transfers, public sector pensions issues, and complex transactional matters.
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Testimonials
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- Gemma Hanley is very methodical, adapts to my style as a client, and has an excellent ability to bring simplicity to complex issues.
- Commercial awareness and a joined-up approach across the practice, seamlessly incorporating input from commercial and banking teams.
Key clients
- Trustees of the NTL Pension Plan
- McCain Pension Scheme
Work highlights
Represented the Trustees of the NTL Pension Plan in relation to the Court of Appeal hearing in Virgin Media v NTL.
Practice head
Ele Lovering; Craig Looker
Other key lawyers
Anthea Whitton