Stephen Richards
Partner
A leading lawyer in the Legal 500 and a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Partner, Stephen brings market-leading pensions solutions in a pragmatic and proportionate way.
Awards and Recognition
Biography
Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Stephen is recognised by clients and the pensions industry as a market-leading pensions lawyer advising some of the UK's most well-known pension schemes, companies and institutions. Stephen's clients include the Santander (UK) Group Pension Scheme, Arriva, the First Group Pension Scheme, BNP Paribas and the Royal Society Pension Scheme.
Clients go to Stephen for innovative solutions to their most difficult pensions problems. From creating new funding structures to setting up new pension schemes, clients trust Stephen with their biggest projects and most difficult challenges. Feedback on Stephen consistently notes his commercial style on strategic issues and his responsive and pragmatic approach on day-to-day matters.
As one of the industry's leading pensions lawyers, clients say Stephen sets the standard for blending the highest-quality service, clear and concise advice and a pragmatic and proportionate approach.
Experience
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Merger of the First UK Bus Pension Scheme with the First Group Pension Scheme
Successful merger of First Group's two major pension schemes. -
Santander (UK) Group Pension Scheme - Administration transition
Successful administration transition for Santander's £9bn pension scheme.
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Acquisition of Arriva
Acted for Arriva on its acquisition by I Squared.
新闻与见解
Pensions Snapshot - July 2026
Stephenson Harwood lawyers named in Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list
Pensions: Data protection update
Pensions Snapshot - March 2026
Pensions Quarterly Update - February 2026
The Autumn Budget 2025: Bingo and horse racing are safe, but what about pensions?
CDC insights - part 1: The growth of Collective Defined Contribution schemes
