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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...

What will the new general code mean for well-governed schemes?

In an article for Professional Pensions, associate director Sarah Henderson argues that, for well-governed schemes, the new general code of practice should be an evolution – not revolution – for governance. The real challenge for each...

IWD 2023

Partner Eleanor Daplyn is featured in a special article in Professional Pensions on women in the pensions industry to mark IWD 2023. Eleanor talks about her own career and gives some advice to those just starting out. You can read the full...

E-admin – don’t forget the legal ABCs when going digital

In an article for Professional Pensions, Oliver Topping takes a look at how best to manage the legal risks of introducing e-admin technology, including from data protection and cyber perspectives. He highlights some examples of best...

Sackers advises on £6.5bn buy-in for RSA’s UK pension schemes

The trustees of two schemes sponsored by RSA Group, the Sal Pension Scheme (SALPS) and the Royal Insurance Group Pension Scheme (RIGPS) have concluded a buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), insuring in total c£6.5bn of...