Pensions advisory

Pensions and employee benefits regularly hit the headlines, with problems associated with under-funding of occupational final salary pension schemes and constant legislative changes affecting schemes becoming all too prevalent.

How can we help?

Our committed team of experienced specialists can help pension scheme trustees, and companies sponsoring schemes, ensuring they keep on the right side of the law by providing timely and understandable advice, effective training and briefings and advising on all aspects of running a scheme including trustee appointments.

When disputes arise we strive to find amicable and fair settlements for everyone involved but if matters do reach the courts we will be persistent in our pursuit of claims or seek court approval for certain actions if required.

We can also help with the day to day management of pension's schemes by reviewing all relevant documentation including policies, agreements, trust deeds and rules and all forms of notices and announcements.

Our lawyers can also provide pension advice and assistance when companies are being bought and sold. Working closely with our colleagues in the Corporate department we form an integrated dedicated team to meet the needs of modern commercial deals.

Our pensions and employee benefits services

• Pensions health check
• Compliance audit
• Advising pension scheme trustees
• Dispute resolution
• Settlement negotiations
• Drafting, revising and negotiating documentation
• Corporate Support and advice on pension issues

The team often form part of a client's pension's department working alongside accountants, actuaries, investment experts and administrators.

Thomas Eggar LLP also holds and manages settlement proceeds in trust for many of the UK's leading companies.