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"Hogan Lovells have an ability to express themselves simply and to provide a clear explanation of the law in specific circumstances and also provide succinct options with guidance as to which option is the most practicable." Chambers UK, 2016

"The ‘impressive’ Hogan Lovells International LLP has ‘one of the best non-contentious pensions teams in the country’." Legal 500 UK, 2012

Employment, Pensions and Benefits Team of the Year for our work advising the Kodak Pension Plan. Legal Business, 2014

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Our Pensions360 approach covers our broad cross-practice capability to deliver the full spectrum of legal advice to pension clients.

"Hogan Lovells demonstrated great knowledge of the sector and were able to explain clearly the risks and outline possible solutions to non pensions experts." Employer client

"Your [cross-practice] teams have worked seamlessly to provide us with the highest quality support." Trustee client

Our Pension Planner enables pension scheme trustees, sponsoring employers and pension managers to navigate the legal and regulatory developments that could affect them in the short, medium and long term.

Most Innovative Law Firm in Corporate and Commercial Law, FT Innovative Lawyer Awards 2014

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Winners of the Innovation Award for our work advising the Kodak Pension Plan. European Pensions Awards 2014.

Top ranked for Pensions advice. Legal 500 UK, 2014

UK Pensions Publications & News

Browse the items below for our latest UK pension news and publications. We publish regular email alerts on recent developments and pension legal updates as well as briefing notes written by our pensions lawyers taking an in depth view of topical issues affecting the pensions industry. Take a look at our press releases to read about our recent work highlights.

Pension Alerter September 2019

19 September 2019

Hogan Lovells pension group is delighted to send you our November e-newsletter.

Featured are points regarding the new investment legislation, latest Pensions Ombudsman cases and a High Court case regarding tax issues.

Click here to read the full alerter.

GMP equalisation through conversion

11 June 2019

This note sets out the DWP's approach to GMP conversion and highlights some of the issues trustees and employers should consider before undertaking a conversion exercise.

Reducing your Pension Protection Fund (PPF) levy for 2019/20

21 November 2018

2019/20 is the second year of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF)'s third levy "triennium". Trustees who wish to reduce their pension scheme's risk-based levy...

Pension Alerter November 2018

21 November 2018

Hogan Lovells pension group is delighted to send you our November e-newsletter.

IORP II: what does it mean for UK pensions?

21 November 2018

The new directive on occupational pension schemes (IORP II) must be implemented in national law by mid-January 2019. There are a few areas where schemes are likely to need to make changes, in particular...

Equalising for the effects of GMPs following landmark High Court case

1 November 2018

In a landmark decision which will impact most defined benefit (DB) pension schemes in the UK, the High Court held on 26 October 2018 that pension schemes must equalise for the effect...

GMP action list for pension schemes: November 2018

1 November 2018

Our 8-point GMP Equalisation Plan...

Pension Alerter September 2018

17 September 2018

Hogan Lovells pension group is delighted to send you our September e-newsletter.

Pension transfers and scams: what should trustees do?

16 September 2018

This note considers the current state of play in relation to pension scams and sets out practical steps which trustees can take...

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Pension Alerter June 2018

20 June 2018

Hogan Lovells pension group is delighted to send you our June e-newsletter...

Pension issues on corporate transactions

13 June 2018

Pension issues in corporate transactions can be complex when a defined benefit (final salary) scheme is involved. Factors to consider include...

Pension Alerter April 2018

25 April 2018

Hogan Lovells pension group is delighted to send you our April e-newsletter. Featured is action needed by data controllers to pay a data protection fee...

Index of pension publications

23 March 2018

Arranged by topic, this document provides easy access to our various pension publications.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): action plan for pension scheme trustees

7 March 2018

The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply directly in the UK from 25 May 2018, and will make some fundamental changes to the current requirements surrounding data protection. Key areas of change include...

Pension Alerter February 2018

1 February 2018

Hogan Lovells pension group is delighted to send you our February e-newsletter. Featured is a reminder regading action needed on legacy protected rights rules and new briefings on...

Reducing your Pension Protection Fund (PPF) levy for 2018/19

23 January 2018

Trustees who wish to reduce their pension scheme's risk-based levy by taking account of contingent assets or asset-backed contributions need to pay careful attention to the certification processes...

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