Mergers & acquisitions

Outset advises on the pensions aspects of:
This includes (advising alongside other professional advisers where appropriate):
  • Due diligence reports
  • Strategy on handling pension schemes
  • Implications of acquired pension rights in TUPE transfer situations
  • Post-TUPE pension obligations
  • Consultation obligations
We follow through transactions, offering due diligence and advice on indemnities and warranties. With the partial extension of TUPE rights into the pensions arena, specialist advice is often key to structuring a deal and avoiding the discovery of 'deal breakers' at a late stage or worse still, inheriting potentially significant pension risks.