Emma Thomas

Trainee Solicitor

IP & Commercial

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Emma is a Trainee Solicitor in the IP & Commercial Team.

Career History

Emma graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in Russian and Screen Studies.

Emma then worked in publishing for a number of years before completing the GDL and LPC at the University of Law, graduating with a Distinction.

Prior to starting her training contract, Emma joined Wedlake Bell in February 2022 as a corporate paralegal.

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PART 5 – REVISING SCHEME BENEFIT STRUCTURES – HIGH COURT EXAMINES UNDERPINS

The High Court has issued two recent judgments concerning the restructuring of pension schemes utilising the relevant powers of amendment, particularly the effect of restrictions/fetters on those powers.   AVONRead more

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PART 2 – FUNDING AND INVESTMENT AMENDMENT REGULATIONS: WORTH THE WAIT?

Background The Department for Work and Pensions recently published the government’s response to its consultation on the defined benefit (“DB”) funding and investment regulations, alongside a revised draft of theRead more

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PART 4 – OVERPAYMENT DISPUTES BEFORE THE PENSIONS OMBUDSMAN (TPO)

In the ever-evolving landscape surrounding pension scheme overpayments, two recent decisions have shed light on crucial questions, bringing clarity to the intricate web of regulations and disputes surrounding overpayments. ThisRead more

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PART 2 – GOOD TIDINGS? UNWRAPPING THE AUTUMN STATEMENT

On 22 November 2023, the Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement, which provided key developments to the Mansion House Reforms that were announced on 10th July – click here for ourRead more

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THE CHANCELLOR’S AUTUMN STATEMENT 2023

On 22 November, the Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement, featuring significant pension reforms designed to “improve pension savers’ returns and boost growth in the UK”. These reforms will significantly impactRead more

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PART 1 – Climate change update

Following our Spring and Summer updates, we report below on the latest environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) developments from recent months. Client Earth v Shell: The latest developments [Key point:Read more