Matthew de Ferrars
Partner
Pensions risk transfer
As one of the largest teams of risk transfer specialists we bring the depth and breadth of expertise needed to navigate this complex process and deliver optimal outcomes for members, trustees, sponsors and insurers.
We advise on how to structure and present scheme benefits to attract strong insurer engagement and competitive pricing, ensuring good outcomes for all stakeholders.
We give strategic guidance on issues such as the allocation of risk and how to ensure robust governance, and we guide you on complex and innovative approaches such as solutions for illiquid assets, framework bulk annuity schemes structures, and residual risks cover.
We reduce execution risk by proactively addressing legal issues ahead of exclusivity. Our extensive experience of working with trustees, sponsors, insurers and reinsurers enables us to resolve issues swiftly and efficiently.
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Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Scottish Friendly on its proposed merger with OneFamily, a combination that would create one of the UK’s largest mutual life assurance groups with 2.3 million members and nearly £10 billion in assets under management.
Pinsent Masons announces new partner hire to London employment team
International law firm Pinsent Masons has today announced that the firm has bolstered its London Employment & Incentives team with the hire of Ian Shaw from Korn Ferry.
Pinsent Masons advises on landmark university merger
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the University of Greenwich on the trailblazing merger with the University of Kent, paving the way for the creation of the UK’s first “super‑university”.
