“Kate is very empathetic when dealing with clients who have difficult issues they are facing, but never afraid to be clear about what they need to do.”

“I have worked with Kate for many years. I have continued to put her forward for opportunities as she continues to deliver at a very high level. Never any issues with delivery and always looking for a pragmatic solution.”

“Kate Payne is excellent in respect of both the quality of her advice and her responsiveness to our requirements. She has the ability to communicate the complex legal issues affecting our scheme in a manner which enables our trustees to readily understand.”

“Kate Payne and Vikki Massarano stand out as being practical, knowledgeable and also fun. It’s important to be fun when working in pensions”.

“We work closely with Kate Payne and Max Ballad. We believe that their key strengths – on top of the strong industry knowledge – is their willingness to work flexibly and their proactive approach. They always seem to be on top of recent legislation and have a unique talent in how they communicate this to the trustee board, ensuring that the priorities are well highlighted”.

“Both Kate Payne and Max Ballad are exceptionally responsive and helpful and their knowledge and experience is of great assistance”.

Kate Payne handles matters ranging from scheme mergers and benefit changes to liability management exercises. Clients say: “She is excellent in respect of the quality of her advice and her responsiveness to our requirements.”

Kate Payne has extensive experience advising corporate clients and trustees on the full gamut of pensions law. Clients say: “She is extremely knowledgeable with a practical tilt to her advice and counsel.”

Kate Payne “provides a first-class service in terms of her pensions knowledge and responsiveness to our needs”