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Jacqui Reid comments on Pensions Investment Review consultation

Jacqui Reid, partner, comments: “We welcome the Government seeking views from the industry on its proposed reforms to accelerate consolidation in the DC market. We...

Peter Murphy shares top tips for trustees and sponsors on pensions litigation

In a recent article in Professional Pensions, partner Peter Murphy highlights the growing awareness among trustees and sponsoring employers about the importance of carefully assessing...

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...

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...

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...

The liquidity hurdle of illiquid assets in buy-out transactions

Illiquid assets can be attractive investments for pension schemes and they have become a relatively larger portion of pensions schemes’ overall portfolio. However, they can...

Liam Goulding examines ways to avoid a trapped surplus

Pension Funds Online have published associate director Liam Goulding’s recent blog on surpluses. Liam explains why returning a pension scheme surplus to the sponsor can...

Emily Rowley wins Rising Star Lawyer of the Year award

Associate director Emily Rowley has been named Lawyer of the Year at Professional Pensions’ Rising Star Awards which took place on 14 November at the...