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30 June 2011
Issue: 7472 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Anna Copestake, Katy Harries & Lauren Vose Sacker & Partners LLP

Sacker & Partners LLP, has recruited three solicitors: Anna Copestake, Katy Harries and Lauren Vose. The appointment takes the firm’s total number of pension lawyers to 53.

Anna joins from Jones Day, where she was an associate in the employee benefits and executive compensation department; Katy joins from Slaughter and May, where she was an associate in the pensions and employment practice; and Lauren joins from Allen & Overy, where she advised employers and trustees in her role as an associate in the employment and benefits group.

Ian Pittaway, senior partner, says: “All three lawyers have an excellent working knowledge of the pensions industry and on behalf of everyone at Sackers I would like to welcome them to our team.”

Issue: 7472 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hogan Lovells—Lisa Quelch

Hogan Lovells—Lisa Quelch

Partner hire strengthens global infrastructure and energy financing practice

Sherrards—Jan Kunstyr

Sherrards—Jan Kunstyr

Legal director bolsters international expertise in dispute resolution team

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Corporate governance and company law specialist joins the team

NEWS

NOTICE UNDER THE TRUSTEE ACT 1925

HERBERT SMITH STAFF PENSION SCHEME (THE “SCHEME”)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES UNDER SECTION 27 OF THE TRUSTEE ACT 1925
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