Julian advises on all areas of pensions law, for employers, pension scheme trustees and individuals.

He advises clients across all industrial sectors and, as a former trade union officer, has built up a niche practice area in advising trade union clients, both employers and trustees of trade union sponsored scheme.

He has particular experience and expertise in advising and supporting trustees and employers on scheme mergers, solvent restructuring and flexible apportionment arrangements. In supporting individuals, Julian is experienced at resolving disputes relating to Self-invested personal pensions (SIPP) and small self-administered scheme (SSAS).

Julian works closely with corporate and commercial colleagues in providing transactional support on auto-enrolment compliance, advising on transferring pension liabilities, warranties and indemnities.

Julian is widely regarded for his pragmatic and solutions focused approach in advising pension scheme trustees and sponsoring employers. He is skilled at explaining complex technical issues to scheme members. in an accessible way.

Julian is a member of the Association of Pension Lawyers and a member of the Association of Labour Lawyers.