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Sackers announces promotions for 2024

We are delighted to announce our 2024 promotions. Andrew Worthington has been promoted to partner; Liam Goulding, Emily Whitelock and Lucy Swart-Mallett to associate director; and Sam Dalling to senior associate. The promotions take effect...

Matching overtakes DB value data accuracy as biggest dashboard concern for schemes

Sackers announced today the results of its most recent webinar survey* showing the biggest concern for schemes when it comes to dashboards is ensuring the matching process runs successfully (26.37%), followed closely by providing accurate...

Stuart O’Brien comments on the ESG issues around investing in defence companies

In this month’s edition of Pensions Age, partner Stuart O’Brien comments on the increasing pressure that pension funds are facing when considering the ESG issues of investing in defence companies. He argues that trustees must act...

Taking care of trustee business

In an article for Pensions Expert, senior counsel Naomi Brown explores the differences and similarities between running a pension fund and running a business – and what can be learned from each role. She concludes: “One way to help us...

Sackers shortlisted in two categories for Women in Pensions 2024 awards

We are delighted that partner Claire Carey has been shortlisted in the prestigious ‘Lawyer of the Year’ category at this year’s Women in Pensions Awards, which will be hosted by Professional Pensions on 14 November. Claire is...

The General Election outcome

David Saunders, senior partner at Sackers, gives his initial reaction on what “change” might be on the cards for pensions. “With Labour now confirmed as the new Government in office, all eyes are on what its priority destinations...

Sackers advises on £1.2bn buy-in for TotalEnergies UK Pension Plan

The Trustee of the TotalEnergies UK Pension Plan has completed a buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation for £1.2bn. The transaction is the largest buy-in completed this year. It follows the Plan’s first buy-in with PIC for £1.6bn in...