Pensions

Pensions law is particularly complex and it can be challenging for businesses and HR departments to set up and administer schemes while complying with the strict legislation that is in place.

At Lawrence Stephens, our Pensions team provides comprehensive advice and guidance in respect of all types of pension schemes. We can work with you at all stages of dealing with pensions, including helping you to establish the right pension for your employees, dealing with compliance and administration and advising you on making changes or winding-up a pension.

We understand the risks that exist and how to minimise these and our recommendations to you will take into account the current market situation as well as your financial aims. Our pensions solicitors will ensure that you have the clearest possible advice in this difficult area of law and that you understand the implications when dealing with pension provisions.

Where necessary, we work with colleagues in other departments to provide a full and efficient service.

Services

• Advice on putting pension schemes in place
• Pension benefits
• Governance and compliance
• Auto-enrolment
• Scheme changes and closures
• Pensions buy-ins and buy-outs
• Advice on pensions liabilities during acquisitions and mergers
• Pensions disputes
• Pensions investigations
• Training for HR professionals in respect of pension administration and compliance

Expert employment and pensions advice

We will take the time to understand your business needs so that we can provide bespoke advice and support. Our strong commercial understanding means that our recommendations will take into account your business situation and long-term strategy.

As well as legal expertise, we provide a high level of service to our clients. We make sure we are available to discuss issues as necessary and we are always happy to hear from you.

Our team is well-known in the sector and you will see us on social media, on TV, in newspapers and magazines. Our Head of Employment is the go-to lawyer on the Vanessa Feltz TV Show.