We are delighted to announce that our London and Leeds offices have 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 complex and high-value work for schemes and employers. The team acts as adviser to funds, corporate clients, and law firms that need more specialist pensions expertise. With its deep understanding of the field, the team advises on the pensions aspects of significant corporate transactions and de-risking strategies, and provides advice to major schemes, particularly those with complex and rare features. Vikki Massarano has particular expertise in compliance issues, pension scheme valuations and closures, and corporate transactions impacting pension schemes, while Kate Payne focuses on pension scheme investment guidance, operational advice and the pension-related aspects of corporate transactions. Robert Walker has significant expertise in legacy pension schemes and risk management related to corporate actions affecting pension funds.”

The directory also ranks Vikki Massarano and Kate Payne as Leading Individuals and Robert Walker as a Next Generation Partner.

Our London office has retained its Tier 2 ranking for Pensions (non-contentious), with The Legal 500 commenting that:

“Pension specialist firm Arc Pensions Law is a key port of call for trustees, insurers, and multinationals on complex risk mitigation issues, regulatory compliance, restructurings, windups, and transactions. The practice is headed up by Anna Rogers, who has a wealth of experience across pensions, especially in defined benefit schemes. Beth Brown has a focus on governance and pension insolvency matters, while Jane Kola is recommended for restructurings, investment matters, and risk oversight. Also central to the team’s offering, including on risk mitigation and funding issues, is Anna Copestake, who receives praise for her ‘legal knowledge and industry awareness’. At the associate level, Rhiannon Barnsley assists with legacy issues, regulatory compliance, and GMP equalisations, while Riccardo Bruno advises on residual risk coverage, regulatory issues and acquisitions.”

Anna Rogers retains her Hall of Fame ranking. Anna Copestake is listed as a Next Generation Partner, and Jane Kola, Beth Brown, Rhiannon Barnsley and Riccardo Bruno as Recommended Lawyers.

Ben Fairhead has also maintained his ranking as a Leading Individual in Pensions: dispute resolution.

Read our full rankings and editorial here.