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Victoria is a partner with extensive experience working with UK occupational pension schemes, private pension plans and public sector schemes.
She works with trustees and employers of private pension schemes to navigate through all aspects of pensions law, varying from one-off governance queries through to being parachuted in to assist in negotiating a package of support to trustees linked to a corporate restructuring. She looks for creative, cost-effective solutions for her clients, presenting advice in unique and easy-to-digest formats.
Victoria has expertise in advising corporates and administering authorities on all aspects of public sector pension schemes, including the application of Fair Deal from the perspectives of both local authorities and contractors, as well as governance, compliance and risk management.
She has been recognised by The Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner − Pensions, and by Chambers UK as Up and Coming.
- Advising a large global corporate on the possible trigger of a section 75 debt including liaising with the trustees and counsel and consideration of ways in which to manage any potential liability.
- Advising the trustees of a large international car manufacturer’s pension plan in relation to both investment management agreements and custody agreements.
- Advising a large charity organisation on the application of fair deal on the TUPE transfer of employees from a local council including advising upon the contractual provisions and financial implications.
- Advising an independent trustee on the requirement to equalise guaranteed minimum pensions.
- Advising on the pensions implications of schools converting to academy status.
- Advising a number of pensions plans in relation to closure to future accrual, from both a trustee and company perspective.
- Advising on admissible rules and equalisation for the purposes of PPF entry.
Education
- University of Birmingham, LL.B., Honors
- College of Law, L.P.C.
Admissions
- England and Wales, 2006
Memberships & Affiliations
- Victoria is a member of the Association of Pension Lawyers.
- Recognised by The Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner − Pensions
- Recognised by Chambers UK as Up and Coming
- Recommended in The Legal 500 UK 2017 for Pensions