Year: 2023

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Do we still need a new DB code?

Katie Whitford, senior associate, is quoted as part of an article on Mallowstreet, which considers whether the case for a new DB code has stood the test of time and whether the government’s announcements made in the Mansion House...

Sackers advises Sears Retail Pension Scheme on first superfund deal

The trustees of the £590 million Sears Retail Pension Scheme have agreed to enter into the UK’s first ever superfund transaction with Clara-Pensions. The Sears Trustees have written to the 9,000 scheme members informing them of the...

Emily Rowley discusses equality, diversity and inclusion in new video for PMI

In a new bitesize video for the Pensions Management Institute, associate director Emily Rowley dives into applying equality, diversity and inclusion considerations to a pension scheme. Emily describes what is meant by EDI in a pensions...

Sackers announces three new recruits

Sackers today announced the appointment of three newly qualified lawyers. Abigail Lynch, Navina Bagri and Imogen Dodd join the firm as associates, taking the total number of qualified lawyers to 70. David Saunders, senior partner, said:...

Naomi Brown looks at ways trustees can effectively scrutinise and challenge experts’ pensions advice

In an article for Pension Funds Online, senior counsel Naomi Brown gives her top tips to trustees on how they can effectively scrutinise and challenge the advice they receive from their pensions advisers, without needing to become experts...

Emma Martin considers what more can be done to support DC savers in decumulation

In an article for Pensions Expert, senior counsel Emma Martin explores what more can be done to support DC savers in decumulation. The current framework leads to inconsistencies between savers, depending on, among other factors, their DC...

Sackers retains top tier ranking in Chambers directory

Sackers has retained its top tier ranking for pensions in the new edition of Chambers legal directory, for another year. Chambers describes Sackers as offering “a breadth of talent amongst best in industry”. Interviewees recommend...

David Saunders comments in Pensions Age

David Saunders, partner, is quoted as part of an article in Pensions Age which looks at the changes in legislation facing the UK pensions industry. The article considers whether some of the proposed changes should be prioritised based on...