With Martyn Shaw at the helm, Morton Fraser MacRoberts‘s expertise encompasses asset-backed funding arrangements, buy-ins, and GMP equalisation. James Keith offers advice on all aspects of pensions law to trustees, companies, public-sector clients, and third-sector organisations. Meanwhile, senior associate Richard MacDonald is experienced in apportionment arrangements, scheme mergers, and handling the pension aspects of corporate transactions.
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‘MFM is unique in its very practical approach.’
‘Martyn Shaw is very pragmatic, James Keith is always on top of every issue, and Richard MacDonald is an able deputy.’
‘James Keith and Martyn Shaw have built a strong reputation for the MFMac pensions team as a collaborative, commercial and solutions-focused team.’
‘James Keith has developed into a leading senior figure in Scottish pension circles, building his own and his firm's reputation for quality and value. Richard MacDonald has recently taken a more front and centre role and is a very strong Senior Associate on the rise.’
‘Extremely responsive and practical advice. While the advice is technically accurate, it is provided in a very pragmatic and commercial way.’
‘Martyn Shaw is very sensible in his approach and very personable.’
‘The team is considered leaders in Scotland and works regularly with firms south of the border on larger matters.’
‘Martyn Shaw is personable, intelligent and very good at managing client relationships. A trusted advisor to clients and a good contact to have.’
Clients clés
- The Trustees of the Barclay & Mathieson Limited Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme
- The Trustee of the Ayrshire Metal Products Group Senior Officials’ Pension Scheme
- The Scottish Government – Transport Scotland
- Northumbrian Water Group Limited
- The Trustees of the Veitchi (Holdings) Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme
- The Trustee of the Fourstones Paper Mill Company Limited
- Trustee of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Retirement Benefits Scheme
- Babtie Group Ltd Superannuation and Life Assurance Scheme, and the Pension and Life Assurance Plan of Allot & Lomax
- Trustees of the Scottish Leather Group Ltd 1979 Retirement Benefits Scheme for Directors
- The Sandusky Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme for Directors, Officers and Senior Management; the Sandusky Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme for Works Employees; and the Sandusky Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme for Salaried Staff Employees
Points forts
- Provided Transport Scotland with pensions advisory and drafting services in connection with the renationalisation of the Caledonian Sleeper rail franchise.
- Provided The Veitchi (Holdings) Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme with advisory and drafting services in connection with the buy-in of the Scheme’s benefits.
- Acted for The Trustee of the Chivas Brothers Pension Scheme (Pernod Ricard Group) in connection with the suitability of a £40m investment in the Schroder AAA Flexible ABS Fund and updating the terms of various investment management agreements and custody agreement.
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Martyn Shaw
Autres avocats clés
James Keith; Richard MacDonald