About

“A joy to work with.”

Legal 500

Our client focus, specialist approach and position at the heart of the pensions and retirement industry are what set us apart. Our commitment to understanding, anticipating and meeting our clients’ needs, combined with our in-depth knowledge and experience of the widest range of pensions issues, enable us to deliver exceptional service and makes Sackers a great place to work. To find out more about our clients, the way we work and what matters to us most, read on.

Welcome to Sackers.

We are a very different firm today to the one set up by Harry Sacker in 1966, but some things haven’t changed. Being a specialist firm at the heart of the pensions and retirement savings industry means that we have a strong purpose and vision. We take our position as market leaders seriously and invest upfront in emerging areas to make sure we are always ahead of the curve. Above all, we have terrific people, who go the extra mile for clients and come together to give Sackers its unique culture.

David Saunders
Senior partner

News

Emma Martin discusses managing master trust moves in Pensions Expert

Emma Martin, Senior counsel discusses the challenges employers and trustees face when considering switching master trust providers, a trend increasingly likely due to the upcoming Value for Money regime. Like any relationship, navigating...

Jacqui Reid comments on Pensions Investment Review consultation

Jacqui Reid, partner comments: “We welcome the Government seeking views from the industry on its proposed reforms to accelerate consolidation in the DC market. We know that the Government’s primary objective is to generate further...

Peter Murphy shares top tips for trustees and sponsors on pensions litigation

In a recent article in Professional Pensions, partner Peter Murphy highlights the growing awareness among trustees and sponsoring employers about the importance of carefully assessing whether to pursue claims to recover losses. Peter...

Sackers advises on £20m buy-in for the General Council of the Bar Pension and Life A...

The General Council of the Bar Pension and Life Assurance Fund has completed a full scheme buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation for £20m. The transaction secures the benefits of 103 members of the Fund and marks the first buy-in...

Sackers advises on £340m longevity transaction for Airways Pension Scheme

Airways Pension Scheme today announced a longevity swap transaction to transfer longevity risk in relation to £340m of the Scheme’s liabilities. The arrangement will provide long term protection to the Scheme against costs resulting...

Oliver Topping comments on dashboards

Partner Oliver Topping comments in Pensions Expert on the implications trustees are beginning to think about in relation to pensions dashboards. You can read Oliver’s article...

Our people

Our people are our most valuable asset and we support their development and invest in their future. We achieve excellence through working together and sharing knowledge.

Helen Ball

Our services

We are experienced in every area of pensions law. Whether you are a trustee, employer, insurance company, master trust, or personal pension provider, we are committed to understanding and meeting your needs. Our ability to find solutions to the most complex of legal problems, and our track record of advising large schemes and corporate sponsors, enables us to deliver outstanding personal partner-led service to all our clients.