Arc Pensions Law has appointed Anna Copestake as managing partner.
Anna has spent her career so far as a pension lawyer, advising on a broad range of both defined benefit and defined contribution pension arrangements, including for trustees, sponsors, insurers and service providers.
Having joined Arc Pensions Law in 2016, Anna has played a key role in the development of the firm’s defined contribution and investment practice, combining technical insight with commercial pragmatism.
Anna will be taking over as managing partner from Kate Payne and will focus on the delivery of Arc Pensions Law’s long-term strategy and growth, while Kate returns to her full-time client-facing role.
Senior partner Anna Rogers said: “Anna Copestake approached us at Arc more or less the day we launched in 2015 and has always been passionate about the business side of pensions law. She’s developed an impressive legal practice and now is the time for her to step into a management role.
“Anna has been integral to the growth of the firm from the very early days, and she knows it inside out. We see Arc as the pensions law firm for the future and the next generation of pension lawyers are crucial in driving the change and innovations that lie ahead.
“I’d also like to thank Kate Payne for her leadership as managing partner, and I know she is looking forward to focusing on clients full-time again.”
Commenting on her appointment, Anna Copestake said: “It is a privilege to be entering the next phase of my career at Arc as managing partner. With pensions law evolving at pace, our strength lies in the clarity, confidence and technical excellence with which we service our clients.”
Kate Payne said: “I am excited for this next chapter of Arc Pensions Law. I have immense confidence in Anna Copestake, and I am proud to be leaving this role firmly in her capable hands. I look forward to continuing my practice and supporting the firm’s growth in the years ahead.”
