About

“A joy to work with.”

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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.

Sackers at sixty

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026, we reflect on how far we’ve come since Harry Sacker founded the firm in 1966. While we are a very different firm today, some things have not 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

Sackers advises on £240m buy-in for KLM UK Pension Scheme

The KLM UK Pension Scheme sponsored by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has completed a buy-in with Rothesay for £240m. The transaction, which completed in December 2025, protects the pensions of the remaining 1,852 members whose policies were...

Pensions reform: the role of superfunds in enhancing DB endgame options

The Pension Schemes Bill 2025 marks a significant shift in the DB endgame landscape, introducing a statutory regime for DB superfunds and bringing greater clarity, governance and flexibility for trustees planning their endgame strategy. In...

Sackers publishes 2025 risk transfer highlights

In 2025, we advised on 21 risk transfer transactions totalling over £5.8bn. This included two transactions exceeding £1bn, three using L&G Flow, and a complex seller’s due diligence report for a large scheme. We continue to be...

Sackers advises Japanese bank’s UK pension scheme on £24m buy-in

The UK pension scheme of an unspecified Japanese bank has completed a £24m full buy-in with Just Group, securing the benefits of the scheme’s approximately 160 members. The scheme is sponsored by one of Japan’s largest financial...

Sam Taylor explores guided retirement in Corporate Adviser

Sam Taylor, senior associate highlights the need for more information on how guided retirement defaults will interact with targeted support requirements. Read the full article in Corporate...

Sackers announces new hire in project management team

Sackers announces the appointment of John Card as a project manager, joining its established project management team. Card has extensive DB pensions and project experience gained through 20 years’ working in pensions administration,...

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.