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Paul Matthews

Paul Matthews

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Bristol

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T: +44 117 917 3592

Mark Womersley

Mark Womersley

Partner

Bristol

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T: +44 117 917 3542

Keith Webster

Keith Webster

Partner

Bristol

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T: +44 117 917 3224

Publications

16 May 2013

Pensions update: Changes to state and private pensions in the Pensions Bill 2013

The recently published Pensions Bill 2013 contains a raft of important amendments to state and private pensions. In this update we highlight some of the key provisions. In particular we cover a new objective for the Pensions Regulator which the Bill sets out.

30 Apr 2013

Pensions update: Pension scheme trustees to be given a more prominent role in listed company acquisitions

Forthcoming changes to the Takeover Code will provide trustees with greater opportunities to participate in a debate as to the effects of an offer on their pension scheme.

25 Apr 2013

Pensions update: Pot follows member - new government proposals

The DWP has published proposals for a system of automatic pension transfers, where a member moves job with a money purchase scheme 'pot' of less than £10,000.

Pensions

Pensions issues are high profile and are a key concern in terms of managing both employee relations and company risks. We provide a dedicated and partner-led pensions law service advising employers and trustees of schemes varying in size from £1 million to over £4 billion.

We build strong, durable relationships with our clients in order to understand and address their issues in a comprehensive and coherent way. We advise on all aspects of pensions law including scheme documentation and general advisory work, scheme mergers and wind-ups, executive benefits, investment management and custodianship, dispute resolution and High Court litigation, as well as trustee training, administration and governance. We also work in collaboration with M&A specialists in our corporate teams where pensions can often play a significant part in corporate transactions, employing advisory and clearance expertise to ensure acquisitions and disposals proceed smoothly.

Against a fast-evolving legislative environment, we offer sound legal knowledge combined with a commercial edge to guide our clients through the legal maze. We can help you to manage the new risks and capitalise on the opportunities for flexibility in retirement provision that the new environment has created.

OCpensionslaw (Osborne Clarke)
The #Pensions Regulator @TPRgovuk has published a revised report on the Uniq plc Pension Scheme http://t.co/8OgZD9jPOT

OCpensionslaw (Osborne Clarke)
Keith Webster @ocpensionslaw comments to @ProfPensions on loan notes finding favour as asset-backed funding http://t.co/EuO1NXyPGb