TLT strengthens Pensions team with Scottish Partner appointment

UK national law firm TLT has appointed Amanda Cooke as a Pensions Partner in Edinburgh, further investing in offering for clients across all three UK legal jurisdictions.  

Amanda brings over 20 years' experience across private practice and in-house and is recognised in particular for her expertise in defined contribution (DC) pensions. She holds a PhD in Pensions, Auto enrolment and Behavioural Finance from the University of Edinburgh Law School and her practice spans advising on large scale, complex schemes, including as part of commercial restructures; decumulation products; workplace pensions; investments and auto-enrolment.

Amanda chairs the Financial Services Regulation Committee of the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) and is a member of the Scotland Committee of the SPP and the Pensions Management Institute (PMI).

Aligned with TLT's values driven strategy, Amanda is an active EDI and ESG advocate, previously chairing the ESG Focus group and the Edinburgh Women’s network at her previous firm, in addition to her charity work.

Amanda will work closely with colleagues across TLT's national Pensions practice to support pensions professionals and financial services businesses in Scotland, with a key focus on DC. The appointment further enhances the firm's ability to support clients across all three legal jurisdictions within the UK.  

Chris Crighton, Partner and Head of Pensions at TLT, said: "Amanda is a recognised pensions expert, particularly in DC pensions, which combined with her strong connections with Scottish pension trustees, consultants, and providers will benefit our Financial Services sector clients both in Scotland and nationally. Our ability to support clients to create opportunities across all three UK legal jurisdictions is one we know they value highly."  

Amanda Cooke, Partner at TLT added: "TLT has built an impressive national Pensions practice and has a clear growth strategy in areas closely aligned to my own experience and values. I am excited to bring my experience of the Scottish market to support businesses to navigate changing market conditions and unlock growth, achieving their ambitions while contributing to the firm's continued success."

Amanda is the seventh Partner to join TLT in the past two months, following the arrivals of Jennie Chilton (Social Housing),  Natalie Coates, David Hamilton (Financial Services), Ruth Griffin (Projects, Infrastructure and Construction), Caroline Churchill and Lorna Cropper (Digital).  

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