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Sackers recruits new litigation associate

Sackers announces its hiring of Amy Difford as associate in its highly regarded pensions litigation team. Peter Murphy, partner and head of pensions litigation at Sackers, said: “Amy brings invaluable experience of helping clients with the full range of disputes, from member complaints right through to high court litigation and regulatory action. She will further...

Sackers wins best pensions law firm at Corporate Adviser Awards

We were delighted to win best pensions law firm at the Corporate Adviser 2022 Awards at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square on 30 June. Here we are celebrating our...

Discretionary pension increases in the spotlight

In her latest article for Professional Pensions, Naomi Brown considers how trustees can respond to questions around inflation. Click here to access and read the full...

Nudging in the right direction

Since 1 June, trustees are required to go further in providing members with a “Stronger Nudge” to the guidance provided by Pension Wise in accessing flexible benefits. Emily Whitelock’s article...

Pensions dashboards – where are we now?

In her piece for Pensions Expert, Shannon Diggory explains what steps schemes’ trustees and managers should be taking now to prepare for pensions dashboards. Click here to read the full...

Helen Ball comments in Corporate Adviser on whether it is time for decumulation CDC

Partner Helen Ball comments in this article for Corporate Adviser on how the imminent introduction of the UK’s first collective defined contribution pension scheme has pushed debate over a...

Questions scheme website
Should trustees consider doing a legal review of member communications?

In her latest article for Professional Pensions, Naomi Brown explores the reasons why trustees should consider having their communications legally reviewed and how best to decide which communications...

Sackers recruits four new associates

Sackers today announces its hiring of William Earl, Aaron Zack, Katie Whitford and Jack McCahill as associates. Their arrival takes the total number of qualified lawyers at Sackers to 60. David...

Pension Schemes Act
Sackers calls upon the industry to support the PLSA’s proposal for greater support for retirement decision making

Sackers calls upon the industry to support the PLSA’s proposal for greater support for retirement decision making. Sackers partner Helen Ball commented: ”To date, DWP and TPR’s focus has quite...