"very sensible, level-headed, but knows his stuff."
Chambers UK 2015

Overview

Edward has comprehensive experience in the area of pension law. He has significant experience of issues of investment management and custody for pension schemes and fund managers, including advice on implementation of market-leading LDI transactions and investments in swaps, hedge funds, private equity funds and common investment funds, and he coordinates our multi-disciplinary Pension Finance Group.  Edward also deals with the full range of advisory and documentation work for a number of substantial pension scheme clients, has experience of drafting scheme documentation, scheme mergers and demergers, wind-ups and refunds of surplus and of advising trustees on pensions implications of corporate restructurings.

Consistently ranked as a key individual, sources praise Ed for his practical approach and note that "he's careful to make sure all the angles are covered" (Chambers UK 2014); he is "highly regarded by the company and the trustees, which is due to the advice he gives; it is thorough, well presented, clearly communicated and made with confidence." (Chambers UK 2013).

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  • English

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  • England and Wales

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  • Association of Pension Lawyers

Consistently ranked as a key individual:

  • Listed as a key lawyer for Pensions (Legal 500 2022);
  • Recommended and listed under 'Other key lawyers' for Pensions (Legal 500 2021);
  • Listed under 'Other key lawyers' and as a key team member (Legal 500 2020);
  • Listed as a key name (Legal 500 2018);
  • Described by clients as "very sensible, level-headed, but knows his stuff." (Chambers UK 2015);
  • sources praise Ed for his practical approach and note that "he's careful to make sure all the angles are covered" (Chambers UK 2014);
  • he is "highly regarded by the company and the trustees, which is due to the advice he gives; it is thorough, well presented, clearly communicated and made with confidence" (Chambers UK 2013);
  • he is considered "pragmatic and helpful" (Chambers UK 2012);
  • "very approachable, commercial, clear and concise" (Legal 500 2012);
  • "he is thorough, technically strong and practical" (Chambers UK 2011);