Faith Dickson

Partner

About

Faith has gained many years' experience of advising trustees and employers on all aspects of pensions law. In particular, she advises on managing scheme change, how discrimination law impacts on pensions, member communications and scheme documentation.

As a member of the firm's Employment Unit, Faith advises on the impact of discrimination law on pensions, on how to change pension terms and on the pensions implications of the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations.  She is also a member of the Services to Law Firms and Public Sector Teams, advising on how pensions impact on sales and acquisitions, and on public sector outsourcing.

Memberships and Qualifications

Membership of professional bodies Association of Pension Lawyers (Full Member )

Career history

Qualified: 1995, England & Wales

Pensions experience since: 1995

Joined Sackers:  1999

Joined partnership/LLP: 2003

Employers: Allen & Overy (1995 – 1997)
Ashurst Morris Crisp (1997 – 1998)
Theodore Goddard (1998 - 1999)

Academic history

University / College

Pembroke College, University of Oxford (1987 – 1990)

Nottingham Polytechnic (1990 - 1992)

Degree: English Language and Literature

Further Information

Testimonials:

"...an overnight star..." The Lawyer's Hot 100 2010

 Recent publications - journals and trade press:

The Lawyer - RBS pension row: a lesson learnt - but at what cost?
PLC Magazine - Pension scheme trustees  - understanding their dilemma
Pensions Week - European cases could see a rise in discrimination claims for UK schemes

Recent conferences:

NAPF Annual Conference 2009 “What can HR say and what can’t they say”

Extracurricular interests and activities:

Walking, cycling, running, cross-country skiing, film, music and theatre, in no particular order.  Hills and mountains preferred for outdoor activities.

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