Having joined Osborne Clarke’s pensions team in 2005, Jennifer advised UK pension scheme trustees and employers on a wide range of issues for nearly 12 years before becoming a knowledge lawyer.
As the pensions team's knowledge lawyer, Jennifer uses her knowledge and experience to help keep the team and clients up to date with developments in pensions law and regulation. Her work includes writing publications, preparing precedents, giving and helping with training, and supporting and speaking at webinars and events.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
Jennifer has a keen interest in climate change risk, transition to net zero carbon and digitalisation.
Updates, webinars and training
Prepares regular newsletters and updates highlighting the latest developments affecting pension scheme trustees and employers. Speaks at webinars and events and supports the provision of training tailored to clients' specific needs.
Insights
HR pensions spotlight | Death-in-service benefits
What actions should an employer take when an employee dies and benefits are payable from pension and or life assurance...
Pension Protection Fund wins latest appeal in long-running compensation saga
Court of Appeal supports the Pension Protection Fund's approach for increasing payments to members following the Hampshire decision
HR pensions spotlight | Are you ready to talk about 'value for members'?
Regulatory focus on 'value for members' is increasing. We look at why employers might want to discuss it with pension...
Public Service Pensions Update | June 2021
This month, we look at the recent High Court decision on Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) exit credits, along with...
New code and guidance for contribution notices
In the latest in our series on the Pension Schemes Act 2021, we take a look at the consultation being...
Public Service Pensions Update | May 2021
This month, we look at announcements made in the Queen's speech. We also consider developments ranging from draft regulations which...
HR pensions spotlight – how do you provide death-in-service benefits?
We look at how an excepted group life policy (EGLP) scheme can help to solve lifetime allowance problems.
New regulations put trustees 'in the driving seat' in the fight against pension scams
Our series on the Pension Schemes Act 2021 turns to draft regulations that require trustees to check that one of...
Public Service Pensions Update | April 2021
In this edition, we look at a range of developments relevant to administration, governance and investment.
The Pensions Regulator sets out climate change strategy
What are the core messages of the strategy and what does it mean for pension scheme trustees and employers?
The Pensions Regulator launches consultation on a single code of practice
With important new governance requirements on the way, what actions do pension scheme trustees need to take?
DWP provides more detail on new contribution notice and investigatory powers provisions
In the third in a series of Insights looking at changes being made by the Pension Schemes Act 2021, we...