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Your service deserved better pension advice.

If you were advised to transfer an Armed Forces pension, you may be able to seek compensation. Start with a confidential initial assessment.

Check my pension

The pension transfer route

  1. Armed Forces pension

    You were advised about your Armed Forces pension.

  2. Transfer advice

    You transferred to a personal pension or SIPP.

  3. Private pension or SIPP

    Your pension is now in a personal pension or SIPP.

  4. Assessment

    A legal assessment reviews the advice and suitability.

Same values. A fairer tomorrow.

Could this apply to you?

Answering “yes” to any of these statements may mean the advice is worth reviewing.

  • You were advised to leave an Armed Forces pension.
  • You transferred to a personal pension or SIPP.
  • Higher returns or greater control were promised.
Answer 3 quick questions

Illustrative example

A service pension with valuable guarantees is transferred after advice into a private arrangement. A legal assessment reviews what was recommended, what risks were explained and whether the advice was suitable.

Before transfer

Armed Forces pension

  • Service-based pension
  • Valuable guarantees
  • Index-linked features
  • Lifelong income

After transfer

Private pension or SIPP

  • Moved following advice
  • Exposed to investment risk
  • Guarantees may no longer apply
  • Outcome may depend on investment performance

Illustrative only. Individual circumstances and outcomes vary.

What happens after you enquire?

  1. We listen

    We take time to understand your situation.

  2. We review the available advice and paperwork

    The legal team assesses what was recommended and what risks were explained.

  3. If appropriate, we explain the possible claim route

    The legal team sets out the available options clearly.

What to have nearby

These documents can help the legal team understand your situation. You do not need to have everything at this stage.

  • Pension statements

    Any statements from your Armed Forces pension or current provider.

  • Transfer paperwork

    Advice reports, transfer forms or related documents.

  • Adviser emails or letters

    Any correspondence with your financial adviser.

Frequently asked questions

The transfer period can be shared as part of the initial enquiry. Choose “Not sure” if you do not know when it happened.

Missing documents do not prevent an initial enquiry. The available information can be reviewed first.

No. The initial enquiry helps the legal team understand the circumstances and explain possible next steps.

Ready to have the advice reviewed?

Take the first step with a confidential initial assessment.