Wragge & Co pensions experts appointed to advise the Thales UK Pension Scheme

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions team has been appointed sole legal adviser to the trustee of the billion pound Thales UK Pension Scheme. The scheme was created following the merger of eight Thales group schemes in July 2008.

The Wragge & Co team will include partners Jason Coates and Glyn Ryland, director Jane Kola and solicitor Amrit Uppal. They will work closely with Philip Cameron, secretary to the trustee. The team will advise the trustee on the full range of pensions legal issues.

Jason Coates said: "This is a fantastic appointment for us and is in-line with our strategy of being at the 'top table' for pensions law. We operate as a single team with an emphasis on providing clear advice underpinned by technical excellence. Our approach is proving a winning formula for clients looking for pensions advisers."

Philip Cameron said: "We are very pleased to have appointed Wragge & Co. The trustee was impressed with their approach to the relationship, which they considered to be proactive and innovative. We are looking forward to working with the team."

Global electronics group Thales employs more than 8,500 employees at 40 locations across the UK. It provides advanced electronics including system engineering, system integration and the delivery of mission critical systems in both defence and civil areas. Thales UK is also one of the main suppliers to the UK Ministry of Defence.

Wragge & Co's award-winning 35-lawyer Pensions team is one of the largest pensions practices in the UK. Its lawyers provide creative and commercial advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Over the past twelve months the team has been appointed to advise the trustee of KPMG's £600 million UK pensions schemes, as well as the trustee of the £1 billion G4S Pension Scheme.