Year: 2025

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.

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Sackers celebrates IWD 2025 with the Female Forum

We were delighted to co-host the Pension Chapter of the Female Forum’s International Women’s Day 2025 event. The theme of the gathering this year was Voices of Leadership and Legacy and it focused on sharing and highlighting inspiring...

Sackers strengthens business development team

Sackers announces the appointment of Charlotte Bracken and Max Berlevy to its Business Development team. Charlotte Bracken returns to Sackers as a Senior Business Development Manager, where she will lead client relationship initiatives and...

Sackers survey reveals ongoing confusion over IHT proposals and 2025 pension priorities

Today Sackers announced the results of our most recent webinar survey. Its results show ongoing confusion in the industry around Inheritance Tax (IHT) proposals and 2025 priorities alongside some mixed views with the Government’s plans...

Sackers publishes 2024 risk transfer highlights

Last year we advised on risk transfer transactions totalling over £7.9bn, including four transactions over £1bn. We are active in all areas of the market, working on all types and size of transaction, including advising the General...

Jacqui Reid comments on FCA’s advice guidance boundary review

Jacqui Reid, partner comments: “The targeted support proposals are a very welcome and positive step towards improving support for DC pension scheme members at key junctures in their savings journeys. The pensions industry has a mountain...

Sackers named as most highly recommended by clients in LB100 ranking

In a new ranking, Sackers has been named the most highly recommended law firm in the LB100, based on feedback from nearly 80,000 law firm clients. This recognition places Sackers at the top of the rankings for client satisfaction,...

Naomi Brown explores “Deciding you aren’t ready to decide”

Effective decision-making for trustees requires careful timing and preparation. Naomi Brown, senior counsel looks at Trustees ensuring they have all the necessary information, input from relevant parties, and time to consider options. Read...

Sackers is recognised as a Top Employer 2025 for another consecutive year

Sackers has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2025 in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases our dedication to making Sackers a great place to work through our various people practices in areas...

Eleanor Daplyn comments on possible plan to unlock DB scheme surpluses in Professional Pensions

The Chancellor is expected to outline plans to “unlock” DB surpluses in her growth speech on 29 January, in a bid to help boost the economy. Sources suggest that the proposal for releasing the surplus may be included in the...