Katherine Dandy

Partner

Additional role in firm

Head of Dispute Resolution

About

Katherine heads the firm’s specialist Dispute Resolution Unit where she advises on all aspects of pensions litigation. This includes High Court claims, the Pensions Regulator, the Pensions and the PPF Ombudsman.

She has 25 years litigation experience and has acted in a wide range of high profile cases.  In the recent past, Katherine led the highly successful complaint to OPRA on behalf of the Sea-land members, which resulted in Maersk paying members’ benefits in full. Also, Katherine represented Capital Cranfield in its successful claim against Pinsents, the law firm. More recently, Katherine has been working on a significant equalisation case for the Trustees of the Sea Containers Scheme and is also leading a group action in the VAT tribunal.

She has also been involved in numerous investment related disputes involving investment managers, administrators and securities related issues. 

Memberships and Qualifications

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

Career history

Qualified: 1984, England & Wales

Pensions experience since: 1995

Joined Sackers: 1999

Joined partnership/LLP: 2001

Employers: Nabarro Nathanson (1993 - 1999)

Academic history

University / College

University of Sheffield (1978 – 1981)

The College of Law, Chester (1981 – 1982)

Degree: BA Law (Hons)

Further Information

Testimonials:

Katherine is "a pleasure to work with," and particularly commended for her proactivity. "She is very practical and seeks to quickly grasp the issues at hand and solve the problem," say sources. Her recent efforts include advising the trustees of the Sea Containers Pensions Scheme on a significant equalisation case - Chambers UK 2012

Katherine's "strengths include thoroughness, competence and strong empathy with the client" - Legal 500 2011

Katherine is is described as "exceptional" and is commended for her "common-sense approach."  - Chambers UK 2011

Recommended - Legal 500 2010

“Sources sing the praises of Katherine Dandy describing her as being “in a league of one in terms of quality pensions disputes cases”. Her exceptional skills have clearly carried the group forward” – Chambers UK 2010

‘pre-eminent’, and ‘tenacious’ yet ‘reasonable’ – Legal 500 2009

A leader amongst pensions specialists,” Katherine wins acclaim not only for her technical expertise but also for her client-oriented and friendly approach. On the contentious front, she’s “tenacious, proactive and reliable - an ideal person to have on your side.” – Chambers UK 2009

Selected as a Legal Expert (highly recommended in Pensions) - Legal Experts 2009 

Extracurricular interests and activities:

Trekking, cycling, skiing

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