Clifford Chance LLP is active in cross-border transactional pension cases and high-value advisory work, working on a breadth of issues, including scheme valuations, buy-in and buy-out transactions, GMP equalisations, and pension scheme closures. The team is led by Hywel Robinson, who is highly experienced in asset pooling matters and cross-border membership issues. Clare Hoxey possesses ‘excellent market knowledge’ and provides advice to a range of clients on pensions regulator powers and pension-related criminal offences, LDI exposures and scheme valuations. Sarah McAleer works on a range of issues, including intra-group reorganisations, disposals and acquisitions, valuation negotiations and options for contingent covenant support.
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Témoignages
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‘Deep knowledge on the subject matter, excellent market intelligence, deep understanding of the history and structure of the company's UK pension plan.'
‘Hywel Robinson understands the needs of our company, efficient. ’
‘Technically very strong with great expertise. They are also commercial and pragmatic and great to work with. I would definitely recommend this team.’
‘Clare Hoxey and Portia Wainman are both absolutely fantastic. Super efficient, clear, pragmatic, responsive and great to work with. We have found Clare's market knowledge on pensions risk transfer to be excellent and adds material value. Absolutely would recommend them both.’
‘Clifford Chance have been the scheme's lawyers for many years and as such have an excellent understanding of the nuances which allows quick and thorough responses to issues raised. While the team is small, coverage has always been timely.'
- 'The team are willing to discuss technical issues directly with advisers/third parties to ensure these are progressed as efficiently as possible.’
‘Clare Hoxey and Louise Oliver are particularly strong at explaining complex issues in ways that a layman can understand. Their advice/opinion is always written in a way that is easy to follow. Both are commercial and pragmatic and have a good understanding of the wider legal/pension environment.’
‘Clare Hoxey has the very deep technical knowledge required in this area but is also able to tailor her message appropriately to different stakeholders on the client side and is patient in explaining complicated matters in a way that gets to the heart of the issue.’
Clients clés
- Arçelik,
- Just Retirement Limited
- Admiral Group plc
- Harbour Energy
- Indra Sistemas, S.A.
- The AA
- Informa PLC
- Melrose
- Pyxus/Alliance One
- Essity
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Hywel Robinson
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Sarah McAleer
Responsable de la pratique
Hywel Robinson
Autres avocats clés
Clare Hoxey; Sarah McAleer; Portia Wainman; Louise Oliver