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03 April 2023
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Arc Pensions Law—Claire Goodby

National pensions law firm announces senior associate promotion in Leeds

National specialist pensions law firm Arc Pensions Law is delighted to announce the promotion of Claire Goodby to senior associate. Claire joined Arc in November 2019 as an associate and is based in Leeds.

Claire advises employers and trustees on all aspects of pensions law, including in relation to compliance and governance, third party agreements and contingent assets. 

Claire has particular expertise in working with and advising on defined benefit schemes, hybrid pension arrangements, and corporate activity including acquisitions, disposals, group reorganisations and joint ventures.

Commenting on her appointment to senior associate, Claire said: 'I am delighted to be moving onto the next stage of my career with Arc – the firm has a stellar reputation for advising on the most novel and complex pensions issues and I look forward to contributing to our continued success in the years to come. I am also grateful for the excellent relationships I have built up with both my colleagues and my clients.'

Leeds-based partner Vikki Massarano commented: 'Claire is an integral member of our team and an excellent lawyer. We are excited to further build on her practice and look forward to many more years working with her.'

Senior partner Anna Rogers commented: 'We are delighted to announce Claire’s promotion – a testament to her expertise and experience in advising employers and trustees on their complex pensions needs.  She is a real asset to our growing team at Arc Pensions Law.'

Arc Pensions Law was founded in June 2015 and is the first specialist pensions law firm to be launched in over 30 years. The award-winning firm has been shaking up the pensions law market since its inception and now has a large portfolio of pensions clients, including several multi-billion-pound pension funds.

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