A pensions expert with particular expertise in advising trustees and employers on all aspects of pension scheme benefits and design. Graham's clients particularly value his pragmatic, down-to-earth approach.
He has broad experience of all aspects of UK pensions law. Graham advises pension scheme trustees and employers on interpreting their scheme rules, scheme design and benefit changes.
He has particular expertise in pension scheme mergers/demergers, employer debt and corporate guarantees, scheme liability management and cross-border pension arrangements. Graham regularly advises on pension scheme governance issues and Pensions Ombudsman cases.
Advising corporates and trustees on all aspects of pension scheme provisions. This includes advising on the establishment, on-going provision and closure of pension arrangements.
Acting for corporates and trustees in relation to pension scheme mergers and demergers, scheme closures and buy-ins/buy-outs.
Representing corporates and trustees on pension aspects of corporate acquisitions. This includes minimising pension liabilities arising from disposals and acquisitions, group-wide pension arrangements and public sector pension arrangements.
Advising on the establishment and operation of pension arrangements spanning various European jurisdictions.
Advising trustees in relation to internal dispute resolution procedures and referrals to the Pensions Ombudsman.