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

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...

Ferdy Lovett examines the role of employers in providing value in pensions

In an article for Employee Benefits, partner Ferdy Lovett examines how the government is seeking evidence on the role of employers and their advisers in achieving greater focus on value in pensions and what this might mean for employers in...

Sackers shortlisted for Pensions Age Awards 2025

Sackers has been shortlisted for ‘Pensions Law Firm of the Year’ at the 12th annual Pensions Age Awards 2025. The awards celebrate excellence within the UK pensions industry and aim to reward both the pension schemes and pension...

Andy Lewis talks about his journey into the pensions industry

In an interview with Pensions Age, partner Andy Lewis talks about his journey into pensions and what he enjoys most about the industry. He also touches on his love of walking, listening to music and reveals who his dream dinner guests...

Sackers contributes to PMI’s 2024 ESG report

In an article for PMI’s 2024 ESG report, partner Stuart O’Brien and associate director Lucy Swart-Mallett look at how far pension trustees can go when taking account of ESG issues, including climate change, in relation to scheme...

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.