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David Main  - Dublin
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David Main

Partner, Pensions

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David Main is a partner and Head of Pensions group at A&L Goodbody. David has 20 years' experience advising a wide range of Irish and international businesses, trustees and regulators, across state, semi-state and private sectors on all aspects of their pensions affairs and is recognised as an expert in Irish pensions law.

David has particular experience advising companies in the financial, pharma and manufacturing sectors as well as trustee boards. He advises on liability management issues, trustee governance, regulatory issues, scheme documentation, dispute resolution, pensions products, restructuring and winding-up defined benefit plans, investment, and the pensions aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Areas of Expertise
Pensions and Incentives/Pensions Disputes & Investigations/Pensions
Market Recommendations

"It's a great pensions team led by David Main. A pleasure to deal with, technically excellent and pragmatic." (Legal 500 2025)

“David Main - an excellent lawyer who you know is available if needed." (Legal 500 2025)

"First-rate pension lawyer, providing excellent client service." (Legal 500 2024)

"Outstanding pensions lawyer... thoughtful with the necessary pragmatism." (Chambers Europe 2017)

Professional activities

David qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 1998 and was admitted as a Solicitor in Ireland in 2004. He is a former Chairman of the Association of Pension Lawyers in Ireland.

Education
  • B.Sc, University of Bristol
David Main  - Dublin

David Main

Partner, Pensions
Dublin

t:
+353 1 649 2602
e:
dmain@algoodbody.com
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