David Dennison
David Dennison
David Dennison
Biography
David is a Partner in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team in London. He advises on pensions law, advising trustees and employers in relation to the establishment and operation of their pension arrangements. This ranges from the merger of pension plans, to the winding up of pension plans, to ombudsman claims, to advice on benefit structures. He also deals with the pensions aspects of corporate mergers, acquisitions and reconstructions.
David also advises on employee share plans and employee incentive arrangements. This ranges from long term incentive plans for major quoted companies to tax advantaged enterprise management incentive plans for start up companies. His work encompasses advice on anti-avoidance legislation relating to restricted and convertible shares as well as advising on all the HMRC tax advantaged plans. He has particular experience of dealing with the incentive aspects of mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.
David is recognised by the Legal 500 UK for Employee Benefits:
David Dennison provides an outstanding service with pragmatic advice based on valuable experience and a deep understanding of the legislation and the practical implications for the company. He is also extremely responsive and genuinely helpful.
Legal 500 UK 2019
Professional Affiliations
- Association of Pension Lawyers
- Share Plan Lawyers
Admissions
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England and Wales
Related Capabilities
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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Corporate
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Cross-border Employment Issues
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Plan Design & Implementation
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Plan Administration & Fiduciary Issues
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Welfare Plans
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Interdisciplinary Privacy/HIPAA Practice
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Practice Before Government Agencies
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ERISA & Employee Benefits Litigation
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International Pensions & Benefits Practice
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Executive & Deferred Compensation
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Pensions
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Share Plans & Incentives
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Employment & Labor
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Investigations
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Regulation, Compliance & Advisory
Experience
- McWin-backed L’Osteria, a Germany-based casual dining restaurant group specialising in Italian cuisine, on its acquisition of Pizza Pilgrims from its founders, James and Thomas Elliot, along with several other shareholders.
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