Andy Cork
Partner
London
Andy Cork
Partner
London
Contact Details
Over the last decade, Andy has advised the trustees of some of the largest UK pension funds on a range of strategic and technical matters including risk reduction, scheme funding and regulatory compliance. An acknowledged industry expert, he is highly valued for his ability to translate technical pensions law into practical strategic advice for trustees and companies.
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 and organises work at Allen & Overy’s pro bono clinic at Battersea Law Centre.
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
Newly promoted partner Andy Cork, who 'communicates clearly'. Legal 500 UK 2019
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2007
Academic
BA (Hons), Law, Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, 2003
Experience highlights
Advising Cable & Wireless on the first £1bn “buy-in” insurance contract in the market.
Advising the ICI Pension Fund on 14 tranches of “buy-in” insurance covering over GBP£9bn of liabilities.
Advising Emap on one of the quickest “all-risks” buy-out transfers achieved in the pensions market.
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2007
Academic
BA (Hons), Law, Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, 2003
Recognition
Andy regularly advises the trustees of large and well-known pension schemes. One impressed client says: "He is very knowledgeable about our plan, and really able to explain things in an easily understandable way."
Chambers 2018
News & insights
Publications: 02 DECEMBER 2019
Pensions: what's new this week - 02 December 2019
Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, bringing you up to speed on the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of occupational pensions.
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Publications: 25 NOVEMBER 2019
Pensions: what's new this week - 25 November 2019
Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, bringing you up to speed on the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of occupational pensions.
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Publications: 25 NOVEMBER 2019
Pensions: DC trustee agenda update - for December 2019 meetings
Welcome to our monthly trustee agenda briefing covering DB and DC-related developments. It is designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on your next trustee agenda. Please click on the link below to view the briefing.
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Publications: 25 NOVEMBER 2019
Joint DB/DC trustee agenda update - for December 2019 meetings
Welcome to our monthly trustee agenda briefing covering DB and DC-related developments. It is designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on your next trustee agenda. Please click on the link below to view the briefing.
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