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Sackers shortlisted in two categories for Women in Pensions 2024 awards

We are delighted that partner Claire Carey has been shortlisted in the prestigious ‘Lawyer of the Year’ category at this year’s Women in Pensions Awards, which will be hosted by Professional Pensions on 14 November. Claire is shortlisted alongside ten other nominees for the award, all of whom we wish the best of luck. We...

The General Election outcome

David Saunders, senior partner at Sackers, gives his initial reaction on what “change” might be on the cards for pensions. “With Labour now confirmed as the new Government in office, all...

Sackers advises on £1.2bn buy-in for TotalEnergies UK Pension Plan

The Trustee of the TotalEnergies UK Pension Plan has completed a buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation for £1.2bn. The transaction is the largest buy-in completed this year. It follows the...

Sackers wins Best Pensions Law Firm

Sackers won the award for Best Pensions Law Firm for the third year in a row at the Corporate Adviser 2024 Awards at the Hilton Bankside in London. This achievement reflects the hard work done by...

Helen Ball comments on initiatives designed to improve retirement options for DC members

DC members have several options available to the to access their pension pot but many schemes do not provide all of these. Choosing the most suitable option can be a daunting task for members and...

Sackers advises on £880m buy-in for Rolls-Royce & Bentley Pension Fund

The Trustee of the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Pension Fund, sponsored by Bentley Motors Limited, has completed a £880m buy-in with Standard Life, securing the benefits of c6,000 members of the...

DB scheme funding in a shifting landscape

Associate director Alex Anslow sets out the background to the new DB scheme funding regulations in a technical supplement published by Pensions Management Institute. It has taken a long time for the...