Ian D'Costa

Solicitor

About

Ian joined Sackers in 2007 and his experience includes working on the teams advising the trustees of the Nationwide Pension Fund and the Transport for London Pension Fund. 

Ian has a wide range of investment experience advising both private and public pension schemes in relation to the investment issues they are facing, whether this be the appointment of investment or transition managers, or the use of alternative investments (including private equity, infrastructure and hedge funds).

Ian has acted for a number of clients undertaking tailored investment solutions for their pension schemes, including bespoke collateralised buy-ins for the CDC Pension Scheme with Rothesay Life and GSK with the Prudential.

Memberships and Qualifications

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

Career history

Qualified: 2006, England & Wales

Pensions experience since: 2006

Joined Sackers: 2007

Employers: Clifford Chance LLP (2004 - 2006)

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (2006 - 2007)

Academic history

University / College

University of Leicester (1998 – 2002)
National University of Singapore (2000 - 2001)
Nottingham Law School (2002 – 2003)

Degree: LLB (International Studies)

Further Information

Work examples - landmark matters:

Scheme rescue of the “Metronet Sections of the TfL Pension Fund” from the PPF.

CDC buy-in with Rothesay Life.

Extracurricular interests and activities:

Sport:  tennis, football, cycling.

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