Freeths has strengthened its pensions division by appointing industry veteran Max Ballad, enhancing their national reach.
- Ballad joins Freeths with over 30 years of experience, previously employed by an international law firm and a boutique pensions practice.
- His extensive expertise spans scheme mergers, buyouts, wind-ups, and public sector schemes, bringing valuable insight to Freeths.
- Pensions Law Partner Kim Jones has praised Ballad’s appointment, affirming it aligns with the firm’s smart and bold values.
- Ballad himself expressed enthusiasm for joining a team with a strong national reputation, aiming for significant client impact.
Freeths, a renowned national law firm, has made a significant addition to its pensions team by appointing Max Ballad as Director. This strategic move is viewed as a concerted effort to bolster the firm’s pension offerings across the United Kingdom, leveraging Ballad’s extensive experience spanning more than three decades. His career has been marked by influential roles, predominantly at an international law firm and most recently, a boutique pensions law practice.
Ballad is not only seasoned in the field but brings to Freeths a wealth of knowledge in handling complex pensions cases. His repertoire includes involvement in intricate scheme mergers, buyouts, wind-ups, as well as advisory roles in public sector schemes. Beyond these technical skills, Ballad has acted for representative beneficiaries in rectification and construction claims, a testament to his comprehensive understanding of the pensions landscape.
Kim Jones, Pensions Law Partner at Freeths, commended the new appointment, highlighting that Ballad’s expertise is set to be an invaluable asset in reinforcing the firm’s national presence. She emphasised that his dedication to the pensions market mirrors Freeths’ ethos of collaboration, innovation, and bold decision-making. Jones expressed confidence that Ballad’s addition would significantly contribute to the practice’s growth across the UK, underlining the strategic importance of his role.
In Ballad’s own words, he is ‘excited to have joined the Freeths pensions team which has a strong, successful reputation both regionally and nationally.’ He underscored his eagerness to assist clients in navigating and demystifying complex pension scenarios, confident in the potential positive impact the team can achieve under the guidance of Kim Jones.
Max Ballad’s appointment signals Freeths’ commitment to enhancing their pensions services and expanding their market influence in the UK.
