Arc Pensions Law has announced the appointment of Anna Copestake as managing partner, effective 1 July 2025. A long-standing member of the firm, Anna joined in 2016 and has played a pivotal role in expanding Arc’s defined contribution and investment offering. She will take over from Kate Payne, who returns to a full-time client-facing position.
Anna is an experienced pensions lawyer with expertise spanning defined benefit and defined contribution schemes for trustees, sponsors, insurers and service providers. ‘It is a privilege to be entering the next phase of my career at Arc as managing partner,’ she said, highlighting the firm’s strength in ‘clarity, confidence and technical excellence’ as pensions law continues to evolve.
Senior partner Anna Rogers reflected on Anna’s journey with the firm: ‘She’s developed an impressive legal practice and now is the time for her to step into a management role. Anna has been integral to the growth of the firm from the very early days, and she knows it inside out.’ Rogers also praised outgoing managing partner Kate Payne’s leadership and her ongoing contribution to the firm's success.
Kate commented: ‘I am excited for this next chapter of Arc Pensions Law... I have immense confidence in Anna Copestake, and I am proud to be leaving this role firmly in her capable hands.’ The leadership transition marks a strategic step as Arc Pensions Law continues to position itself as the pensions law firm for the future.
