Independent Consultant

Jonathan Moody

Pensions, Employment & Benefits

"consistently delivers very clear and commercial advice"
Chambers UK

Overview

Jonathan Moody advises clients on all aspects of pensions law.  

Consistently ranked as a key individual by Chambers UK, he "has a good grasp of the most complex aspects of pensions legislation," according to sources. He is an "absolutely first-rate pensions lawyer who is an innovative thinker, provides good clear advice both in writing and in meetings and has the confidence of the trustees"; a "real technician who is always at the leading edge.". Clients hail him for "knowing exactly what is going on" and for his pragmatic approach that "helps clients to work with the law". A "first class" lawyer who "brings a sensible, commercial view to matters" and "works selflessly, exploring all the options and coming back with solutions for the client".

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Recognition

  • Senior Statesman Jonathan Moody continues to provide expert advice on a range of pensions matters affecting both trustees and corporate clients. He is also known to provide extensive training to trustees on their roles. He "consistently delivers very clear and commercial advice," report market sources. He is well regarded for his extensive experience of assisting clients on complex pension scheme matters, including funding takeovers and closures. Sources say: "He is very good technically and very bright." and endorsed as a "very technically able and very bright guy." Chambers UK
  • Awarded the Wallace Medal 2016 by the Association of Pension Lawyers. This medal is given to someone who has used writing to improve understanding and education in relation to pensions law.
  • Consistently ranked as a key individual, Jonathan Moody receives significant praise from sources in the market as "an amazing pensions lawyer" and "one of the cleverest men you'll ever meet.". He "has a good grasp of the most complex aspects of pensions legislation," according to sources. He is an "absolutely first-rate pensions lawyer who is an innovative thinker, provides good clear advice both in writing and in meetings and has the confidence of the trustees." Chambers UK
  • Clients hail him for "knowing exactly what is going on" and for his pragmatic approach that "helps clients to work with the law". A "real technician who is always at the leading edge." Chambers UK
  • A "first class" lawyer who "brings a sensible, commercial view to matters" and "works selflessly, exploring all the options and coming back with solutions for the client" Chambers UK

Education

  • London Guildhall University, Law Society Finals
  • Common Professional Examination
  • University of Cambridge
  • Williams College
  • Winchester College

Admissions

  • England and Wales

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Legal adviser at the Community House Information Centre, Paddington 1992-95
  • Territorial Army 1988-91
  • Chairman, Association of Pension Lawyers' Legislative and Parliamentary Committee (2014)
  • Member, Legislative and Parliamentary Subcommittee of the Association of Pension Lawyers (2003-2014) and Secretary (2005-2013)
  • Pro bono adviser to the Employers' Forum on Age (2003-2006)
  • Co-author of PLC Magazine's monthly pensions bulletin
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