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Pensions disputes

Combining in-depth pensions law knowledge with dispute resolution expertise to advise employers, trustees and individuals on the full range of pensions litigation.

Our dedicated team of pensions disputes lawyers has a leading national reputation for handling complex pensions disputes.

Described as “offering great technical pensions knowledge combined with litigation expertise,” we regularly represent trustees, employers, members, pension professionals and their insurers in the most significant and complex pensions claims.

We collaborate closely with other pensions professionals to support our clients when schemes are faced with complex uncertainty, to ensure a comprehensive service. We work closely with our highly rated non-contentious pensions team, combining deep knowledge and experience to offer the most effective dispute resolution services, tailored to meet specific needs.

We take an innovative approach to resolving disputes, aiming to make applications to court the last resort. However, when litigation is necessary, we have the expertise to manage large and complex cases with confidence.

Our pensions disputes services encompass a wide range of claims. From documentation problems to regulatory disputes, we ensure comprehensive support and guidance in resolving complex pensions disputes.

Services

Documentation problems

Advising on unclear drafting, errors, and the validity of scheme documents to ensure legal compliance. Representing employers, trustees and representative members in applications to court when necessary.

Regulatory disputes

Providing expert guidance and representation in disputes involving pension regulatory bodies.

Negligence claims

Acting for and against advisers to pension schemes in cases of professional negligence.

Investment disputes

Advising employers and trustees in relation to investment related claims, including in relation to liability driven investment portfolios.

Administration errors

Addressing errors with administration providers, including GMP equalisation and pension-related tax issues.

Member disputes

Representing employers, trustees and members in IDRP complaints, as well as complaints to the Pensions and PPF Ombudsmen and FOS.

Litigation support

Representing members in Beddoe proceedings and advising on litigation funding strategies.

Data protection and cybersecurity

Advising on data protection and cybersecurity matters in relation to pension schemes.

SIPPs and SSASs advice

Supporting FCA-regulated financial services firms on legal and regulatory issues concerning SIPPs and SSASs.

Examples of our work

Gleeds UK and the Trustees of the Gleeds Group pension scheme

Represented Gleeds UK and the Trustees in a multi-million-pound High Court professional negligence claim against their former advisers, one of the largest such cases in England.

Univar v Smith

Advised members in Univar v Smith, a contested rectification case, addressing key issues related to scheme rectification following the Court of Appeal’s decision in Four Seasons v GLAS.

Safeway pension scheme

Acted for members of the Safeway Pension Scheme in the largest equalisation case before the courts, resolving issues involving UK and EU law on retirement age equalisation.

Local Government pension scheme

Judicial review proceedings concerning a contractor’s right to receive an ‘exit credit’ on exiting an LGPS pension fund.

Trustee of the Honda pension scheme

Represented the Trustee of the Honda Pension Scheme in a High Court and Court of Appeal claim on documentation issues, and implemented changes to benefits to reflect the Court-approved compromise.

PPF-appointed professional trustee

Advised the PPF-appointed Professional Trustee in a claim against a leading pensions consultancy and international law firm due to errors in closing a defined benefit scheme and implementing scheme changes.

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What others say

“London quality outside London. Great technical pensions knowledge combined with litigation expertise.”

Legal 500 UK 2025

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