We are delighted to have once again been highly ranked in The Legal 500 UK guide for Pensions.

Our Leeds office retains its Tier 1 ranking, with the guide noting:

“Arc Pensions Law, a specialist pensions firm, handles a wide range of advisory work for trustees, employers, and law firms seeking dedicated pensions expertise. The Leeds team is jointly led by Vikki Massarano and Kate Payne, and is known for advising on the pensions aspects of corporate transactions, scheme governance, and risk management strategies. Massarano focuses on scheme closures, valuations, and corporate activity, while Payne advises on investment matters and day-to-day scheme operations. Robert Walker has additional expertise in legacy schemes and supports clients with the pensions implications of corporate restructurings and regulatory developments.”

Client feedback highlighted:

“They have a range of expertise and make very complex pensions issues simple with their clear and pragmatic advice.”

“Robert Walker is extremely responsive and helpful. He is a genuine expert and able to provide clear helpful advice.”

Our London office has also retained its Tier 2 ranking. The Legal 500 describes the team as:

“A specialist law firm in sole pensions work, Arc Pensions Law handles a range of complex and novel work on pension schemes, from scheme wind-ups to documentation issues, bulk transfers, and regulatory matters. The team works with trustees, employers, master trusts, and industry providers, receiving their work directly from client appointments. Practice head Anna Rogers is an industry veteran notably experienced in DB pension schemes, focusing on journey-to-settlement activities, risk management, and insurance risk transfer. Jane Kola is experienced in workplace pension arrangements, specialising in DB scheme restructuring and investment matters. Anna Copestake is another stand-out practitioner, working in DB and DC schemes, focusing on governance and investment risk management. Sonya Fraser, experienced in DB and DC schemes and focused on trustee compliance and end-game planning, is also noted.”

Clients commented:

“Very helpful team – provides valuable updates. They are approachable and available to support the group at all times.”

“Jane Kola has deep knowledge of pensions and has always translated this into clear and appropriate advice. She has been available whenever there has been any urgency, and she has helped significantly in driving schemes through to wind-up.”

We are also delighted that this year the firm has been newly ranked for Pensions Dispute Resolution (London), in Tier 4.

“A specialist pensions firm that has recently bolstered its offering in the charity sector, Arc Pensions Law has deep practice disputes experience, frequently operating cross-jurisdictionally. The team works with professional trustees on Pensions Regulator appointments, handling fraud investigations, asset recovery, and compensation claims. The practice is led by the ‘extremely supportive’ Ben Fairhead, who brings experience in breach of trust disputes, regulatory matters, negligence cases, and suspected scams issues.”

Clients said:

“Ben Fairhead is a strategic thinker who is thorough and close to the detail.”

“Arc supports my team with work on a niche area of the pensions industry. Their strength lies in their wealth of experience in this area.”

We are also delighted to have a large number of individual rankings –

• Anna Rogers – Hall of Fame
• Anna Copestake – Next Generation Partner
• Ben Fairhead – Leading Partner
• Jane Kola – Recommended Lawyer
• Kate Payne – Leading Partner
• Robert Walker – Next Generation Partner
• Sonya Fraser – Next Generation Partner
• Vikki Massarano – Leading Partner

The Leeds guide can be found here, London guide here, and Dispute Resolution guide here.