Pensions Law & Practice: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 Thorny Questions Facing Experienced Practitioners: Directly from Top-Rated KCs, Judges, Senior Juniors, and Solicitors
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Programme
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09:30
Registration and coffee
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10:10
DC funds & the Pensions Bill
What are the practical and legal ramifications of scaling up DC funds and mandating asset allocation under the Pensions Bill?
Answered by Ian Chapman-Curry, Gowling WLG
Ian has worked with the DWP and NEST on workplace pension reform and automatic enrolment. He advised Morrisons on the implementation of large-scale DC arrangements.
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10:45
Correction exercises
How should you approach correction exercises arising from errors uncovered during a buy-in — and avoid potential payment, data and tax problems?
Answered by David E Grant KC
David is “a first-rate silk and superb communicator, making a technical and complex area appear quite simple and straightforward.” He acted in McGaughey v University Superannuation Scheme.
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11:20
Morning coffee
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11:35
Invalid amendments
With Verity v Wood bubbling away, how can you sever invalid amendments from valid ones — and can you perfect invalid amendments?
Answered by Nicolas Stallworthy KC
Nicolas is "exceptionally bright and an original thinker, superb for fiendishly difficult situations." He acted in the hotly contested Virgin Media and Box Clever Pension Scheme litigation.
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12:10
Data liability protection
How has the ICO’s £14m Capita fine changed existing thinking on administration and dashboard contracts and liability protection for trustees?
Answered by Alexandra Tomlinson, CMS
Alexandra is a contributor to the Pensions Law Handbook and a Legal 500 Rising Star. She advises on pensions litigation and liability issues arising from scheme administration and data breaches.
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12:45
Overrun
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13:00
Lunch
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13:45
Surplus and winding-up
How are familiar surplus and winding-up issues playing out in a new context?
Answered by Keith Rowley KC
Keith is “a brilliant legal adviser who comes up trumps when faced with complex and tricky legal problems.” He acted in the British Airways, Lloyds Bank and Newell Rubbermaid pensions cases.
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14:20
Contribution Notices
What insights does the Pelgrave [2025] decision give us on Contribution Notices — and on TPR enforcement strategy?
Answered by Michael Uberoi, XXIV Old Buildings
Michael acted in Pelgrave v The Pensions Regulator [2025], a leading decision on Contribution Notices and the scope of TPR’s enforcement powers. He is the Legal 500 Financial Services and Insurance Junior of the Year (2025).
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14:55
Ombudsman decisions
What are the latest and most impactful Ombudsman decisions on scheme administration and trustee decision-making — and how do they alter client advice?
Answered by Wendy Mathers, Radcliffe Chambers
Wendy advises extensively on Pensions Ombudsman matters and co-edits the pensions volume of Halsbury’s. She is “incredibly thorough and forensic with her knowledge of pensions, trusts and civil procedure.”
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15:30
Over-run
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16:00
Close of conference
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