Acting for employers (some of which are publicly listed) and trustees across a wide range of business sectors, we have extensive experience in advising on all pensions matters related to mergers, acquisitions and disposals. In this, we work closely with the employment and corporate teams and with the sector focussed charities and education group and the agriculture, food and rural businesses group.
Sometimes transactions involve an international element, such as an overseas parent company. We often advise clients with little prior knowledge of the UK pension law and regulation.
Our work includes:
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“I particularly liked the approach of Hewitsons in that we worked with the same lawyer from initial discussions and quotation through to completion of the sale. This meant there was good continuity throughout the project.”
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