About me
I’m a specialist in the field, advising on all aspects of pensions law and particularly known for my work on defined benefit schemes across the private, public and charity sectors.
I’m an expert in helping employers manage workplace pension arrangements, supporting them with everything from handling the complexities of automatic enrolment to dealing with legacy salary schemes and money purchase arrangements. Along with this, I guide trustee boards in navigating pensions legislation and regulation and I’ve also acted for charities and housing associations.
The approach I take is practical, commercial and straightforward. I provide clear, pragmatic guidance that’s easy to understand, empowering clients to make informed decisions with confidence.
It’s been said that I have “a brain the size of a planet” and I’ve gained a wealth of experience across my career, ensuring that whatever scenario my clients face, I can guide them safely through.
Clients can always count on me. It’s my personal mission to build an enduring partnership with every client I take on, so they feel comfortable coming to me for help whenever they need it.
My experience
- Advised the trustees of the Ashland UK Pension Fund for over 10 years on all legal aspects of the day-to-day operation of the fund
- Advised the corporate trustee of a defined benefit scheme with assets in excess of £1 billion on the pension's implications of corporate acquisitions, outsourcings and disposals and on general pensions compliance issues
- Advised in relation to the first intervention by the Pensions Regulator in declaring void an unintended amendment changing the fundamental nature of the scheme
- Advised on the pension's aspects of UK-based and international corporate transactions
- Is a Fellow of the Pensions Management Institute (FPMI), Chair of the Yorkshire regional group of Pensions UK and a full member of the Association of Pension Lawyers