Year: 2023

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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...

Sackers commits to Mindful Business Charter

Sackers has signed the Mindful Business Charter, joining a wide range of businesses and professional service firms who are committed to fostering better working practices for mental health and wellbeing. The Charter, originally launched in...

Inclusion on trustee boards: it’s about who you’re dancing with, not just who’s on the guest list

“Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance”. Trustees should take note of Verna Myers’ now famous phrase when planning their board meetings. Associate Dan Traynor’s article in...

Oliver Topping speaks at a webinar on cyber security risks pension schemes face

Partner Oliver Topping speaks about the legal cyber risks for pension schemes, including what legal duties trustees have in reducing risk and managing incidents that arise, the developing regulatory framework from TPR and best practice...

Helen Ball looks at the latest value for money developments

In an article for Corporate Adviser, partner Helen Ball takes a closer look at what the government’s new value for money proposals will mean for everyone in the pensions sector. She concedes that DC scheme trustees and independent...

Sackers maintains top tier rankings in Legal 500

Sackers has retained its top tier rankings for pensions and pensions litigation for another consecutive year in the 2024 edition of Legal 500, published today. Legal 500 2024 describes Sackers as a “second to none” boutique firm and...