Pension contributions make up a large portion of a company's budget, so it's important to include the pension scheme when working out a fair price for a company. It's even more critical to make sure the scheme's assets and liabilities are covered in the final agreement.

These are just two of the areas where we can provide invaluable advice to companies involved in mergers, takeovers or management buy-outs.

These are just two of the areas where we can provide invaluable advice to companies involved in mergers, takeovers or management buy-outs.
Our services include:

• Reviewing all existing pension arrangements including the investment strategy
  and tax efficiency.
• Negotiating the terms of transfer of benefits with solicitors, accountants and
  other pension consultants.
• Advice on the agreement transferring the business and any necessary
  counter-guarantees that may be required.
• Advising the new management team on the options for a new scheme.
• Implementing a new pension scheme.
• Providing counselling, presentations and individual advisory services for employees.

We will work closely with corporate lawyers, accountants and actuaries to provide appropriate, effective support throughout your negotiations.