Year: 2023

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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...

Adeline Chapman comments in Pensions Age

Adeline Chapman, partner, is quoted as part of an article in Pensions Age which looks at the new and varied methods scammers are using to try and steal people’s money, and what the industry can do to stop them. Adeline’s...

Sackers predicts significant rise in Pensions Ombudsman complaints

At a webinar held this week, Sackers predicted a significant increase in complaints to the Pensions Ombudsman as members get to grips with their pensions and set out practical steps that trustees can take to minimise the impact to their...

Podcast: Is the cost of living crisis generating pensions disputes?

In the second edition of our new podcast series, senior associate Amy Difford and associate Sarah Donnan discuss the implications of the cost of living crisis on pensions complaints. Drawing on their own experience, they look at issues...