Pensions

In the last few years new pension legislation has caused pensions to become a powerful player at the board table. Appearing on balance sheets and influencing investment, dividends, finance decisions and corporate transactions, pensions are more important than ever before.

The key to this agenda is the evermore demanding legislation driven by the Pensions Regulator and to a certain extent pension scheme trustees.

Having been involved in the development of the legislation and guidance, our team has expertise on the Pensions Act 2004 and the new powers. We have particular knowledge of the Regulator's powers and interpretation of the guidance.

Having worked with restructuring and employer covenant experts, as well as other pension professionals within the PricewaterhouseCoopers international network of firms, we have experience in providing commercial and pragmatic advice in all areas of pension law. From addressing corporate needs in company and group restructuring and the exercise of the Pension Regulator's powers, to advising pension trustees on all aspects of running pension schemes.

Our services

• Advice on the pension aspects of share or asset sales and acquisitions
• Scheme trustees advice in relation to the impact of corporate transactions on pension schemes
• Pensions Regulator clearance and scheme funding issues. Advice into all aspects of the Pension Protection Fund, from entry criteria to contingent asset funding
• Legal and strategic advice on all aspects of contingent funding of pension schemes
• Day-to-day corporate and trustee advisory work on scheme documentation trustee minutes
• Advice in relation to multi-employer schemes and cessation events
• All aspects of contentious pensions issues, e.g. litigation, pensions ombudsman and internal dispute resolution
• Legal advice in relation to pension liability reduction exercises
• All aspects of establishing and maintaining pension schemes
• Advice in relation to small self-administered schemes, unapproved pension arrangements and offshore pension schemes
• Advice on the impact and consequences of legislative changes
• Advice on interpretation of scheme provisions 

Related areas

• Corporate and commercial structuring
• Employment
• Mergers and acquisitions

Contact details
Email: Oliver Reece
Tel: +44 (0)20 7213 1472