Praised for its ‘very innovative and client-focused approach’, Outer Temple Chambers has developed an ‘enviable reputation’ for pensions law

James Rickards

Call date: 2002
Email: James Rickards
Areas of Law: Pensions, Professional Negligence
Practice summary

James practices in chancery law with a particular emphasis on the law relating to occupational pension schemes. He advises employers, trustees and members alike in relation to a wide range of issues including equalisation, rectification, the construction of scheme documents and estoppel.

James also has particular experience of pensions regulatory law having acted as standing counsel to the Determinations Panel for a number of years. He has particular experience of the law in relation to financial support directions, contribution notices and the appointment of independent trustees whether acting for the Determinations Panel or targets.

James' practice also embraces a number of other aspects of chancery litigation including professional negligence (whether pensions related or otherwise).

James Rickards
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"James Rickards has proved himself particularly adept for pensions regulatory work."  Pensions, Chambers and Partners 2012 

“has a particularly deep understanding of the new regulatory environment. "strong and resourceful whatever he's faced with." Pensions, Chambers and Partners 2011

Appointments & memberships:

Association of Pensions Lawyers