Pensions

Oct 1 2010 The Journal

Dickinson Dees LLP, Newcastle
Ward Hadaway, Newcastle
Watson Burton LLP, Newcastle
Eversheds LLP, Newcastle
Hay & Kilner, Newcastle

Dickinson Dees LLP’s sizeable pensions team is headed by Martin Poore and provides advice on scheme mergers and closures as well as restructuring for both private and public sector clients.

Ward Hadaway fields a “strong team big enough to provide in-depth knowledge and quick turnaround times”, led by Tushar Bhate. It recently advised the Police Service of Northern Ireland regarding pensions-related obligations and liabilities following the outsourcing of its cleaning services.

Under the guidance of Robert O’Donovan, Watson Burton LLP’s pensions service consistently “exceeds all expectations”. It advised an AIM-listed client on the negotiation of the terms of a possible closure of its pension scheme with its trustees.

Eversheds LLP has a team of lawyers who “will always put themselves out to achieve the exacting timescales often prescribed”. Leeds-based Terry Saeedi heads the practice in the region following Simon Loy’s internal move to the employment team. Clients include Tinsley Wire Industries and Capita Fiduciary.

Nick James is the standout figure at Hay & Kilner.