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Pensions

We play a significant role in this important field and have been involved in almost all of the leading and high-profile pensions cases over the past two decades. We have expertise in all aspects of pensions litigation, drafting and advice, including in relation to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Leading lawyers are attracted by the set’s distinguished reputation: Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2005.

Notable cases include:

  • Equitable Life Assurance Society v Hyman
  • International Power plc v Healy
  • National Grid co plc v Law
  • Chessels v British Telecom
  • Agco v Massey Ferguson
  • Armitage v Staveley
  • USS v Simpson
  • Cornwell & Ors v Newhaven Port and Properties Ltd

The directories say:

Chambers is recommended as a leading set for Pensions work in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with Clients liking the set “for their approachability and overall knowledge” (Legal 500). Sarah Asplin QC is recommended as a leading silk and Geoffrey Topham and Fenner Moeran are recommended as leading juniors in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Barristers specialising in this area: