Francesca Parnell

Francesca Parnell

Senior Associate

Francesca advises employer and trustee clients on all aspects of pensions law, including scheme funding, trustee/employer responsibilities, scheme mergers and member complaints. 
As well as handling day-to-day queries, Francesca assists with pensions law issues on large corporate transactions and group reorganisations. Her recent projects include the negotiation and preparation of a flexible apportionment arrangement for a large financial institution client and advising trustees on a complex employer group reorganisation with simultaneous scheme merger.

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2012

Academic

LLB Law, 2009

MA Modern Languages, Oxford University, 2003-2007

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.