The deep bench of pensions experts at Burges Salmon LLP ‘collaborates seamlessly’ to support clients on a wide range of pensions issues, including alternatives to buyouts and regulatory matters. The Bristol-based team leverages notable expertise in the public sector, acting on local and central government legal panels for pensions work across the UK and Northern Ireland. At the helm, Richard Knight leads on high-value restructurings for pensions schemes, while the 'excellent' Clive Pugh has expertise in regulatory and funding matters. Richard Pettit is a key contact for resolving systemic errors in pension scheme documentation, Alice Honeywill handles major buy-in projects, and Susannah Young has extensive experience advising clients in the university sector. Promoted to partner in May 2024, Chris Brown leads on pensions matters involving AI, while Michael Hayles specialises in LGPS work. Directors Crispin Freeman and Kate Granville Smith are other names to note.
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Anwält*innen
Leading partners
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
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Chris Brown
Susannah Young
Leading associates
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Kate Granville Smith
Praxisleitung
Richard Knight
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Clive Pugh; Richard Pettit; Chris Brown; Michael Hayles; Alice Honeywill; Susannah Young; Crispin Freeman; Kate Granville Smith