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Pensions barristers, instructed directly.
For disputes about pension schemes and benefits, a barrister can advise members, trustees and employers and represent them.
At a glance
Member rights
Disputes over entitlement and benefits.
Trustees and employers
Advice on duties and scheme administration.
Ombudsman
Complaints to the Pensions Ombudsman.
Pensions law governs occupational and personal pension schemes, the duties of trustees and employers, and the rights of members. A barrister can advise on scheme rules and benefits, disputes over entitlement, complaints to the Pensions Ombudsman, and pension issues arising on divorce or insolvency.
A barrister will interpret the rules, assess the dispute and the value, and represent you before the Ombudsman or in court. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a pensions barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
Your pension benefits have been miscalculated or refused
Trustees or an employer need advice on scheme duties
You want to complain to the Pensions Ombudsman
Frequently asked questions
Can a barrister advise on a pensions dispute directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a barrister can advise you and represent you before the Pensions Ombudsman or in court, without going through a solicitor first.
How do pensions feature in divorce?
Pensions are often shared on divorce. A barrister can advise on pension sharing alongside a family finance specialist.
What does it cost?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for advice. There is no charge to enquire.
Related areas of law
Speak to a pensions barrister
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