Year: 2023

Find out what’s happening at Sackers. Our News section provides information about recent work, press comment and media coverage, and what our people are doing.

Latest News

Sackers shortlisted for Corporate Adviser Awards 2023

Following our success at last year’s awards, we are delighted to have been shortlisted in the ‘Best Pensions Law Firm’ category at the 2023 Corporate Adviser Awards. We look forward to attending the awards ceremony in London on 29...

DWP’s consultation on extending opportunities for CDC schemes

With growing industry interest in extending the CDC regime beyond single and connected employer schemes, the DWP has just finished consulting on opportunities for: non-connected multi-employer CDC schemes, and decumulation-only CDC...

TPR's strengthened powers
TPR’s consultation on draft DB funding code

Commenting on TPR’s consultation on the draft DB funding code of practice and regulatory approach which closes tomorrow, partner Janet Brown said: The DWP consulted last year on draft regulations setting out new requirements for defined...

Sackers wins Pensions Law Firm of the Year

Sackers was last night named Pensions Law Firm of the Year at the Pensions Age Awards 2023. The awards, which are now in their tenth year, celebrate excellence within the pensions industry and aim to reward those that have proved...

Sackers expands project management team

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Raman Dhillon as a legal project manager in our project management team. Elizabeth Nolan, senior legal project manager, commented on the latest addition to the team: “Raman’s skills and...

Pensions tax changes in Budget 2023

Commenting on today’s Budget, partner Claire Carey said: “Given the impact they seem to be having on those working in crucial public services, rumours about significant changes to the pension tax allowances have been gathering momentum...

TPR deadlines
March 2023 pensions update

After the excitement of the funding consultation and the deluge of DC consultations, the pace of developments has slowed (for now!) Partner Georgina Jones sets out her key “need to knows” from the last couple of weeks: Laura Trott...

Sackers shortlisted for Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2023

We’re thrilled that Sackers has been named as finalists in these two categories for this year’s awards: Pensions Lawyers of the year Pensions Litigation Firm of the year We look forward to what we hope will be a successful night for...