Pauline Anning

Partner

Pauline has been a specialist pension lawyer for over 22 years, and her career has included partnership roles in leading UK law firms. Originally a barrister, she advises on all aspects of occupational and personal pension schemes, and is known for the clarity and practical nature of her advice.

Pauline's clients include public limited and private companies, local authorities, schools and individual and professional trustees. In 1992 she advised the National Union of Journalists following the death of Robert Maxwell.

Whilst advising on all aspects of pension law, Pauline has particular expertise in dealing with pension issues arising on scheme and corporate restructuring, and in relation to the public sector schemes. 

In 1995 she established the highly successful specialist pension practice, Anning Law. In 2009 she was joined by Kate Ive, and Pension Partners LLP was formed. 

Tel: 01905 641934 or 07950 109175

What others say about Pauline

"Commercial and succinct, Pauline is a rare breed of pension lawyer. She unpicks and explains the technicalities of this complex area with remarkable clarity - and gets the job done."

Corporate finance lawyer

“Extremely helpful in explaining pension requirements, and applying them in a sensible fashion. An excellent project manager.”

Company director

“Sensible and user-friendly, Pauline provides valuable assistance to both professional and individual trustees alike.”

Professional independent trustee

“Pauline is able to appreciate and apply the commercial objectives of sponsoring employers to this difficult area, and provide pragmatic, solution-based advice.”

Company director

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