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: 28 MAY 2021
Pensions in Dispute - May 2021
Welcome to our quarterly pensions litigation briefing, designed to help pensions managers identify key risks in scheme administration, and trustees update their knowledge and understanding.
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Publications: 11 JANUARY 2021
What’s at the top of the 2021 agenda for UK pension schemes and sponsors?
Spend five minutes with members of our Pensions team as they talk about the key legal developments that will shape the first few months of 2021 for UK pension schemes and their corporate sponsors.
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Publications: 23 FEBRUARY 2021
Pensions in Dispute - February 2021
Welcome to our quarterly pensions litigation briefing, designed to help pensions managers identify key risks in scheme administration, and trustees update their knowledge and understanding.
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Publications: 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Lloyds 2: GMP equalisation and historic transfers
The High Court has handed down its ruling in the second Lloyds case on GMP equalisation. The first decision, published just over two years ago, established that trustees of defined benefit…
Read moreAwards 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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