About us

We are the UK’s leading specialist pensions law firm. Our client focus, our multi-specialism and our position at the heart of the industry set us apart.

We put the needs of our clients first. Understanding, anticipating and meeting their legal needs is what matters to us. This commitment, combined with our in-depth knowledge and experience of the widest range of pensions issues, enables us to deliver exceptional service. 

Far from being narrow pensions lawyers, we are multi-specialists, equipped to provide a full service to trustees, employers, providers and corporate investors. Our 100% focus on pensions and retirement savings brings together investment, finance and litigation experts in integrated teams to build long-lasting client relationships. 

News

Alex Anslow writes for Corporate Adviser – Solving the CDC puzzle

Alex Anslow, associate director, discusses member understanding being the missing piece in the CDC jigsaw puzzle. Collective defined contribution pension schemes offer opportunities for better retirements than traditional DC schemes. For...

Joanna Smith comments in Pensions Age

With cyber threats a key risk, crisis preparedness is no longer optional. Joanna Smith, partner, comments on possible data breaches being the crisis scenario most likely to cause insomnia for pension schemes. Read Joanna’s comments  in...

Sackers shortlisted for Corporate Adviser Awards 2026

Following our success at last year’s awards, we are delighted to have been shortlisted in the ‘Best Pensions Law Firm’ category at the 2026 Corporate Adviser Awards. We look forward to attending the awards ceremony in London on 25...

Finance Act 2026 paves the way for pensions to form part of an individual’s est...

The Government first announced proposals to bring certain pension benefits in scope of IHT in its 2024 Autumn Budget. Paving the way for these changes, the Finance Act 2026 received Royal Assent late on 18 March, although the final Act is...

Stuart O’Brien and Andy Lewis join DWP technical working group on fiduciary duty

Sackers today announced that partners Stuart O’Brien and Andy Lewis have been appointed to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) core Technical Working Group (TWG) on fiduciary duty. The group will support DWP in developing...

Sackers celebrates IWD 2026 with the Female Forum

We were delighted to co-host the Pensions Chapter of The Female Forum’s International Women’s Day 2026 event. The event was powered by Rothesay, in partnership with Sackers, LCP and Janus Henderson Investors, working alongside Nora...

Our people

Our people are our most valuable asset. We support their development and invest in their future, achieving excellence through working together and sharing knowledge.

Janet Brown

Our services

We are experienced in every area of pensions law. Whether you are a trustee, employer, insurance company, master trust, or personal pension provider, we are committed to understanding and meeting your needs. Our ability to find solutions to the most complex of legal problems, and our track record of advising large schemes and corporate sponsors, enables us to deliver an outstanding partner-led service to all our clients.