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Philip Smith is a partner in Arthur Cox where he specialises in Pensions Law and Charity Law. Philip holds practising certificates in both Ireland and Northern Ireland and advises on all aspects of pension schemes both in advising trustees and employers on day to day administration, restructuring, merger, amendment and in relation to corporate transactions. As coordinating partner of Arthur Cox’s Charity Law Group, he advises on the issues affecting charitable and not-for-profit organisations and their Directors/Trustees including preparation of governing documents, assistance with applications for Revenue charity status, and advice on governance issues and fundraising.

Philip is a member and former Chairman of the Association of Pension Lawyers in Ireland and a Fellow and Council Member of the Irish Institute of Pensions Management. Philip is also a member of the Charity Law Association (UK).