Osborne Clarke has strengthened its Pensions team with the hire of CMS Cameron McKenna partner Keith Webster. Keith becomes the fourth partner in the team.

Keith has over 15 years' experience in all aspects of pensions work. As well as advising trustees and employers on their defined benefit pension schemes, Keith has particular experience of investment matters and advises a number of pension product providers. He also has significant experience in dealing with pensions disputes.

Keith is Chairman of the Association of Pension Lawyers Investment Committee and is a Fellow of the Pensions Management Institute.

Jonathan Hazlett, head of pensions, Osborne Clarke, said: "Keith is a highly respected pensions lawyer, who brings a huge amount of experience and expertise to OC. His skills perfectly complement those of our existing partners making him a natural fit with our practice.

"Our team has a growing reputation in the market. We are gaining recognition as a significant national player in addition to picking up high-profile mandates, such as Eurostar. Keith will be a key member of our team, working with our existing partners to further grow our practice."