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Barker's Dozen - Around the world in 13 minutes

Welcome to Barker's Dozen our 13 minute pensions podcast series

February 02, 2024

United Kingdom

Join us for the latest edition of Barker's Dozen, and our first episode of 2024.

To kick off the new year, we'll be speaking to some of our Pensions and Benefits colleagues across the globe for a 60 second update on topical pensions issues in their jurisdiction.

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer. Eversheds Sutherland is a provider of legal and other services operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and Eversheds Sutherlands' structure please see the Legal Notice page of this website.

Francois Barker

Partner

United Kingdom

Leadership - adamcohen@eversheds-sutherland.com

Adam B. Cohen

Executive Partner

Washington, DC, United States

Jan-Jacob Roeder

Counsel

Hamburg, Germany

Eric Bergamin

Partner

Rotterdam, Netherlands

David McKeating

Partner

Dublin, Ireland

Elizabeth Graves

Partner

United Kingdom

Lisa Bryson

Partner

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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