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.
Today, Sackers announced that Eisha Lal and Mollie Kilfoyle have joined the firm as Graduate Solicitor Apprentices. David Saunders, senior partner, said: “Historically, the route to becoming a qualified solicitor has followed a very...
Many trust-based pension schemes have a rule that allows or requires the scheme to extinguish a person’s entitlement to benefits after a certain time limit (often six years). The law around using these rules has been hotly contested by...
Janet Brown comments in Pensions Expert’s article on the DB funding code of practice. TPR’s new rules aim to move DB schemes towards targeting full funding and low risk investment by the time the scheme has reached significant...
In an article for Professional Pensions, associate Katie Whitford highlights the growing pressure on smaller DC schemes to consolidate. Taking the decision to consolidate requires careful thought and planning, but taking the right steps to...
Sackers announced today that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2023 for its outstanding HR policies and people practices. Debbie Holmes, HR Director at Sackers, said “We pride ourselves on our unique culture and the down to earth...
Sackers announced that Emma Martin has been promoted to senior counsel. Helen Ball, Head of DC, said: “Emma’s promotion reflects the significant contribution she has made to the development of our DC practice at a senior level. Her...
In her article published by Employee Benefits, Katy Harries looks at automatic enrolment 10 years on, and how increased governance standards for DC schemes has led to higher costs in terms of money, time, resources and reputational risk....
Sackers has been shortlisted for ‘Pensions Law Firm of the Year’ for the 10th annual Pensions Age Awards 2023 The awards celebrate excellence within the UK Pensions Industry and aim to reward both the pension schemes and pension...
