TLT, a national UK law firm, has appointed Amanda Cooke as a Pensions Partner in its Edinburgh office, strengthening the firm’s pension advisory capabilities across Scotland and the broader United Kingdom.
Cooke brings more than 20 years of experience spanning private legal practice and in-house positions, with particular expertise in defined contribution pension arrangements.
Her practice includes advising on complex pension schemes, workplace retirement programs, investment matters, automatic enrollment, and pension arrangements connected with corporate restructurings.
She also advises on decumulation products, which help individuals convert retirement savings into income during retirement.
Cooke holds a Ph.D. in Pensions, Auto Enrolment and Behavioural Finance from the University of Edinburgh Law School.
In addition to her legal practice, she chairs the Financial Services Regulation Committee of the Society of Pension Professionals.
She is also a member of the organization’s Scotland Committee and participates in the Pensions Management Institute.
Cooke has supported environmental, social, and governance initiatives and workplace inclusion programs throughout her career.
At TLT, she will work with the firm’s national pensions team to support pension trustees, retirement plan providers, financial services businesses, and employers.
Her appointment is particularly focused on expanding TLT’s defined contribution pensions capabilities in Scotland.
The firm expects her experience to complement its existing advisory services across England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Cooke becomes the seventh partner to join TLT within two months.
Recent appointments include lawyers specializing in social housing, financial services, infrastructure, construction, and digital technology.
The additions reflect TLT’s broader investment in practice areas serving clients navigating regulatory changes and increasingly complex commercial requirements.
Cooke’s appointment provides the firm with additional leadership in pension regulation, retirement products, and workplace pension arrangements.
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“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.”
Chris Crighton, Partner And Head Of Pensions At TLT
“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 Cooke, Pensions Partner At TLT
