Squire Patton Boggs has continued the expansion of its Manchester Pensions Practice with the appointment of Helen May as a director. Helen joins from Eversheds Sutherland, following the recent arrivals of Amanda Small and Alison White in July, also from Eversheds Sutherland.
The move marks a return to Squire Patton Boggs for Helen, who trained, qualified and spent more than 12 years at the firm. Helen advises trustees and employers on all types of pension arrangements, helping clients navigate the legal and regulatory framework governing occupational pension schemes. She advises on complex pension issues, with particular expertise in the consumer, financial services, manufacturing and public sectors.
“We are delighted to welcome Helen back to the firm,” said Matthew Giles, head of the Pensions Practice Group. “Demand for pensions advice continues to grow, and Helen’s appointment further strengthens our impressive team in Manchester. Her technical capability, sector knowledge and longstanding relationships with colleagues across the firm will be invaluable as we continue to support clients on their most complex pensions matters.”
Amanda Small, who leads the firm’s Pensions team in Manchester, added: “I’ve known and worked with Helen for many years and have always been impressed by her expertise, ability to build strong client relationships and practical approach to helping clients navigate complex pensions issues. It’s great to have the opportunity to work alongside her again. Her experience further strengthens our Manchester team and enhances the support we provide to clients across the region and nationally.”
Helen added: “The firm has an outstanding reputation for its pensions expertise and I am excited to rejoin so many former colleagues and to contribute to the continued growth of the practice across the North West and beyond.”
Squire Patton Boggs won two “Pensions Law Firm of the Year” awards in 2025 and advises on more than 300 pension plans with over £400 billion of assets.
This year, the firm has added three senior pensions lawyers to its ranks: Amanda Small and Alison White in Manchester and Gemma Hanley in Leeds.
