HCR Law covers pensions matters nationally and is a strong choice in the East Anglia region thanks to the expertise of practice head Christopher Nuttall. His extensive experience in advising trustees and employers on the full spectrum of issues relating to the running of pension schemes is a boon to a client list that spans a range of sectors and types of organisations. The ‘pragmatic’ Nathan Ashman assists with the full range of matters and has recently worked alongside the pensions regulator.
Pensions in East Anglia
HCR Law
Responsables de la pratique:
Christopher Nuttall
Autres avocats clés:
Nathan Ashman
Principaux clients
Biochrom Ltd
T Groocock & Co (Rothwell) Ltd
Permastore Ltd
Trustees of the Velux Co. Ltd Retirement Benefits Scheme
United Learning Trust
Fitzwilliam College
Trustees of the Superior Pension Fund (Greenery UK Ltd)
Trustees of the AT Oliver & Sons Ltd Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
Trustees of the Sortex Final Salary Scheme (Buhler Sortex Ltd)
Perrys Group Ltd
Trustees of the G R Wright & Sons Ltd Pension and Assurance Scheme
The University of Northampton
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the trustee of the Velux Co. Ltd. Retirement Benefit Scheme on a long-term project to bring membership data up-to-date and clarify the benefits payable under the rules to ensure good member outcomes.
- Advising on achieving settlement in a number of anti-avoidance actions brought by the Pensions Regulator against a number of targets in order to protect savers’ benefits and the Pension Protection Fund.
- Advising on risk transfer and buy-out exercises for trustees with providers including Just, Legal & General and Aviva and advising on the legal aspects of data cleansing, GMP equalisation, winding-up and accessing scheme surpluses.
Mills & Reeve LLP
Laura Sayer is the key contact for Mills & Reeve LLP's coverage of pensions matters in East Anglia. Leading the practice from the Norwich office, Sayer has overseen growth in the client base in 2025 and she has particular expertise in the charities and education sectors. The group is a particularly strong choice for pensions matters in the higher education space, and its day-to-day mandates include buy-out transactions and public sector pensions work. Sarah Jenkins joined the Cambridge office in June 2025 and has extensive experience in a wide range of pension scheme issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laura Sayer
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Jenkins
Principaux clients
Brockbank Underwriting Pension and Life Assurance Scheme (Trustees)
Publicis Group Pension Schemes (Trustee)
Society of London Theatre Pension Scheme (Trustee)
University of Cambridge pension schemes
Thurlow Nunn Pension Scheme (Trustees)
H L Thorne
University of East Anglia Staff Superannuation Scheme (Trustee)
Benenden Healthcare Pension Plan (Trustee)
Entrust Pension Ltd (Trustee)
Ageas Insurance Staff Pension Scheme (Trustee)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Brockbank trustees on resolving historic Barber equalisation issues.
- Advised Publicis Group on schemes through post–buy‑in steps towards full buy‑out.
- Advised the Society of London Theatre scheme on a buy‑in preparation and benefit audit.