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

Janet Brown comments on DB surpluses as the Government’s consultation draws to a cl...

Partner Janet Brown comments: “After decades in the wilderness, DB surpluses are back in business. The Government’s consultation on options for DB schemes, which closes tomorrow (19 April), explores how to remove practical (or as...

Sackers comments on TPR’s “statement of strategy” consultation

With the new funding regime edging ever closer to the finishing line, TPR’s consultation on the new statement of strategy (“the Statement”) closes tomorrow, 16 April 2024. Forming an integral part of the new requirements for all DB...

Jacqui Reid comments on the challenge in measuring value for money

Partner Jacqui Reid is quoted in an article for Pensions Age which covers the efforts of regulators and the industry in developing a new framework to measure and report on value for money (VFM). Based on her insight from leading an ongoing...

An overview of the ESG hurdles facing pension scheme trustees

In an in-depth article for Solicitors Journal, partner Stuart O’Brien and senior associate Lucy Swart-Mallett review the hurdles facing pension scheme trustees in relation to ESG issues. While trustees have largely got to grips with...

The continuing, and increasing, case for public engagement in the changing pension la...

The DC model of pensions savings has increased the need for members to understand and manage their pension savings. However, the lack of member engagement in pensions has been a long-standing issue for the pensions industry. Various...

Minor breaches – getting it right when things go wrong

Managing breaches, regardless of size, is part and parcel of scheme governance and trustees have various legal duties in this area. In a recent article for Professional Pensions, senior counsel Naomi Brown sets out her top five reasons why...

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.

Emily Forrest

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.