Shoosmiths strengthens pensions team with partner hire
Michael Collins joins from Gateley Legal, where he was partner and head of pensions for almost 20 years.

Shoosmiths has appointed Michael Collins as partner in the pensions team in Birmingham.
Collins joins from Gateley Legal, where he was partner and head of pensions for almost 20 years.
He brings nearly three decades worth of experience advising employers and trustees of occupational pension schemes on pensions law.
His work covered risk transfer, defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) schemes, and
He is a member of the Association of Pension Lawyers and a former chair of the West Midlands group of the Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
Collins said: “Shoosmiths has real ambition for its Pensions practice, and I am excited to be joining at such an important moment in the team’s development.
“The firm’s commitment to technical excellence, outstanding client service and its collaborative culture made it a compelling choice.
“I look forward to working closely with the team to strengthen existing client relationships and expand our presence across the Midlands and nationally.”











