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Ralph McClelland comments on new DWP consultation on TCFD reporting

DWP has published a new consultation on climate change reporting, on which Ralph McClelland has commented: “Following the industry working group report earlier in the year,  DWP has shown its continued commitment to the implementation of stricter climate related reporting for larger UK pension schemes by publishing today’s consultation.  DWP’s key proposals would mandate Task...

Liam Goulding discusses: Are employers and trustees working in harmony?

Liam Goulding, Associate comments on trustees scrutinising employers more closely than ever, in order to assess the covenant strength and the risks of any covenant leakage. Read the full article in...

Sackers advises on Siemens £530m buy-in

Sackers advised the trustees of the Siemens Benefits Scheme on a £530m buy-in with Legal & General, insuring the benefits of more than 2,300 pensioner members. Chair of trustees, Joanna...

James Bingham comments on pensions clawbacks in Pensions Expert

Partner, James Bingham comments on the decision trustees face between caring for vulnerable members and their legal duties in relation to pension clawbacks. James says: “The trustees have a duty...

Ian Pittaway discusses the derisking process in Professional Pensions

Ian Pittaway, senior partner, has spoken in Professional Pensions on how schemes are approaching the derisking process. Read the full article here.  ...

Sarah Henderson discusses using investment disclosures as a member engagement opportunity

Sarah Henderson, Senior Associate comments in Pensions Age on using the upcoming investment disclosure requirements as an opportunity to engage members and help them better understand their pension....

Sackers announces promotions for 2020

Sackers has promoted Naomi Brown to senior counsel. In addition, Katharine Swire has been promoted to associate director, and Angela Stafford, Emily Rowley and Emily Whitelock to senior associate....

Pensions Law Firm of the Year
We are finalists in the Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2020!

We’re thrilled that Sackers have been named as finalists in the following three categories for this year’s awards. We received some fantastic comments from the judges recognising our...