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A trusted adviser and partner across all aspects of pensions provision

Whatever your role in the pensions industry, you're going to find yourself facing various challenges to your success. Whether that's increased competition between providers, regulatory risk or investment risk, there's a lot to consider. With a team of 50 pensions lawyers, we can share expert advice and solutions on all aspects of private and public service pension provision.

Our team is industry leading in its size and the breadth and depth of its expertise, with experience advising across pensions trustee advisory, employer advisory, disputes and risk transfer. We also possess deep expertise in Defined Contribution (DC) pensions and are trusted advisors to public service schemes and Government bodies, both in the UK and internationally.

We'll take the time to understand your priorities and integrate into your working processes, working as a key part of your team to help you achieve your business goals.

Innovative and to-the-point commercial solutions

We want to make your life easier, so we make sure our advice is always pragmatic and in plain English with a clear summary and recommendations from the outset.

We don't just react to change; we anticipate and drive it. Our team leverages AI-driven knowledge tools, pioneer innovative technical solutions like the i-FLO platform for private credit fund exposures and offers flexible pricing models like our 'Clear Costs Plan' for professional trustees.

We also believe that having a diverse team is better for us and our clients: it improves the way we operate as a team and ultimately deliver for our clients. We have our own diversity forum which holds us to account as a team but also feeds into wider firm initiatives on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

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How we can help

Whatever your role in the pensions industry, our team has the experience and expertise to deliver your goals. Our team is uniquely placed to advise on all types of pension provision and to deliver innovative and creative solutions quickly and seamlessly.

Pensions trustee advisory

Whether you're the trustee of a defined benefit (DB), DC or hybrid occupational scheme, we can guide you on business-as-usual governance, regulation, and strategic decision-making, as well as providing comprehensive support for strategic milestone developments and transactions in your scheme's lifespan.

Pensions employer advisory

Pensions risk transfer

Defined contribution pensions

Pensions Disputes

Public service pensions

Enthusiastic, passionate and supportive

Our Pensions team is award winning, taking the UK Pensions Award for "Pensions Litigation Firm of the Year" in both 2022 and 2024.

Our partners are recognised for excellence by clients and peers in the pensions industry. Elizabeth Gane is included in The Legal 500's Hall of Fame for pensions, with Jason Coates, Jo Tibbott and Paul Carberry are listed as a Leading Partners. Chambers and Partners list Elizabeth Gane, Jason Coates, Ian Gordon, Jo Tibbott, Paul Carberry and Christopher Stiles as Notable Practitioners.

"The team at Gowling are enthusiastic, passionate, respectful of urgency and supportive."
Client - Chambers and Partners

"The Gowling team always adds value to decision making. The team provides clear recommendations and they are pragmatic and flexible in responding to the needs of Directors."
Client - The Legal 500

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Pensions: West Midlands - Chambers and Partners, 2025

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Pensions: West Midlands - The Legal 500, 2025

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Pensions: Non-contentious - The Legal 500, 2025

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