Andy Cork

Andy has an easy-going, straightforward manner which is loved by clients. He delivers regular trustee and industry training and workshops. Recent training topics include the effect of EU law on UK pension schemes, the obligations on employers to communicate with pension scheme members and modern governance for trustees. Andy sits on the legislative committee of the Society of Pension Professionals. He supervises Allen & Overy’s work with the Afghan Pro Bono Initiative. 

Andy Cork is noted for his ability to ""get across complex legal issues in a readily and easily digestible form,"" and sources add: ""He has a good combination of sound technical knowledge and the ability to convey that to a lay audience."" His practice includes advising clients on complex pensions issues and providing extensive workshops and training to trustees on their role. Chambers UK 2019.

""Andy Cork is authoritative and very commercial, good at explaining complex aspects of pensions law."" Legal 500 UK 2021.

Other noteworthy experience includes advising:

• advising on a range of market-leading derisking projects, helping trustees and companies secure benefits for members
• employers on how to manage their pension scheme liabilities, including closure to accrual, changes to benefits and other liability management.
• deep experience of the new defined benefit superfund market.