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Dentons appoints Ed Hunnisett as partner in London pensions team

He brings more than 20 years of experience advising employers and trustees on scheme surpluses, investments, governance, buy-ins and strategic projects.

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Dentons appointed Ed Hunnisett (pictured) as a partner in its employment and pensions practice in London.

Hunnisett joins from Slaughter and May, where he was senior counsel for eight years. 

He previously spent 15 years at Norton Rose Fulbright.

He brings more than 20 years of experience advising employers and trustees on scheme surpluses, investments, governance, buy-ins and strategic projects.

His work has also covered corporate transactions, including multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions.

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Hunnisett said: “Clients with complex and strategically sensitive pensions matters require advice on the intersection of legal, regulatory and commercial considerations. 

“Dentons excels in this area and has a reputation in the market for combining deep UK pensions expertise with seamless international delivery. 

“I’m looking forward to joining such a highly regarded team.”

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Paul Jarvis, chief executive of Dentons’ UK, Ireland and Middle East region, said: “Pensions represent some of the most significant long-term financial commitments facing businesses, and the decisions being made by employers and trustees today can have substantial strategic consequences. 

“Ed’s appointment strengthens our ability to help clients navigate those challenges. 

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“His arrival will also enhance the support our Pensions team provides on major corporate and cross-border mandates, where pensions issues are often an important part of the overall deal strategy”

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Eleanor Hart, head of Dentons’ UK pensions team, said: “This is a particularly interesting time for the pensions market. 

“Many schemes and their sponsors are considering fundamental questions about their long-term strategy, requiring legal advisers to offer both deep pensions expertise and an understanding of the wider commercial objectives of employers and trustees. Ed brings that combination. 

“His recruitment is an important investment, adding further senior capability as we continue to grow the practice.”