Jason also advises in relation to applications to court for directions, seeking orders for rectification, and on other contentious pensions issues such as Financial Support Directions, sex discrimination, recovery of overpaid pensions, construction of scheme documentation, participation in class actions and professional negligence actions.
Jason sits on the Pensions Litigation Committee of the Association of Pensions Lawyers and also served on the committee of the Society of Pension Consultants. He regularly speaks at industry conferences and training events.
Jason is regularly ranked as a Star Associate in Chambers & Partners in the field of Pensions Litigation.
Jason specialises in litigation, in particular all aspects of pensions disputes including, advising clients in relation to internal disputes and disputes before the Pensions Ombudsman, Financial Ombudsman Service, the Pensions Regulator, PPF Ombudsman, County Court, and High Court.
Expertise
Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations
Member, Association of Pension Lawyers
Recognition
“very able and very knowledgeable”
Chambers, 2018
“Strong reputation for handling equalisation, pensions related professional negligence and Pensions Ombudsman cases. ‘He understands our internal dynamics and thinks laterally to provide more than just blanket legal advice' ”
Chambers, 2011
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2002
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.