Pensions Litigation
Allen & Overy’s renowned Pensions Litigation practice specialises in advising clients on a broad range of pensions disputes and methods of resolution and has acted on some of the most high profile pensions cases.
We frequently advise on the scope of powers and benefit entitlements, demonstrating our proven technical knowledge and commercial experience. We have good relationships with regulators, governments and tax authorities that enable us to confirm their approach and analyse risk exposure for clients.
We have acted for all types of pensions clients, including trustees, employers, life assurance companies, financial institutions, pensions professionals and representative beneficiaries. We pride ourselves on our commercial approach to potentially contentious issues and, in the vast majority of cases, can assist clients in avoiding formal dispute proceedings.
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Publications: 25 March 2024
Pensions: what's new this week - 25 March 2024
Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following…
Publications: 22 March 2024
Pensions: Joint DB & DC trustee agenda update - April 2024
Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DB and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support…
Publications: 22 March 2024
Pensions: DC trustee agenda update – April 2024
Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal…
Publications: 18 March 2024
Pensions: what's new this week - 18 March 2024
Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following…
Awards and achievements
- Pensions Awards Pension Lawyers of the Year 2019, Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards
- Pensions Awards Pensions Litigation Firm of the Year 2019, Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards
- European Pensions Law Firm of the Year, 2017, 2018
- FT PIPA Pensions Law Firm of the Year 2017
- Pensions and Benefits Firm of the Year 2016, Who’s Who Legal
- Band Two Employment and Benefits, Chambers Global-wide
Recognition
Offers a notable practice in employee benefits.
Chambers Global-wide 2020, Employee Benefits
Sources note the firm's strength in strategic advice.
Chambers Global-wide 2020, Employee Benefits
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Our Pensions Disputes practice specialises in advising on a broad range of pension disputes and has acted on some of the most high profile pensions cases.
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Pensions in Dispute (February 2024)
This briefing highlights recent cases that have practical implications for schemes.
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