About us

We are the UK’s leading specialist pensions law firm. Our client focus, our multi-specialism and our position at the heart of the industry set us apart.

We put the needs of our clients first. Understanding, anticipating and meeting their legal needs is what matters to us. This commitment, combined with our in-depth knowledge and experience of the widest range of pensions issues, enables us to deliver exceptional service. 

Far from being narrow pensions lawyers, we are multi-specialists, equipped to provide a full service to trustees, employers, providers and corporate investors. Our 100% focus on pensions and retirement savings brings together investment, finance and litigation experts in integrated teams to build long-lasting client relationships. 

News

Sackers maintains top tier rankings in Legal 500

Sackers has retained its top tier rankings for pensions and pensions litigation for another consecutive year in the 2025 edition of Legal 500. Legal 500 2025 describes Sackers as “fielding a large and deep team with extensive...

Andy Lewis set to join Sackers as partner

Sackers today announced that Andy Lewis will be joining the firm as a partner on 4 November from Travers Smith. David Saunders, senior partner, said: “Andy is a highly regarded pensions lawyer in the DB and DC space, with extensive...

Dan Traynor named one of LGBT Great’s 2024 30 Under 30

Associate Dan Traynor has been named one of LGBT Great’s 2024 30 Under 30. We are delighted to see Dan’s recognition by LGBT Great for his significant strides in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion and innovation within Sackers....

Stuart O’Brien comments on the growing trend to pay heed to members’ views on sus...

In an article in IPE on the trend to democratise pension fund investment, partner Stuart O’Brien sets out the current position in the UK and the extent to which trustees can consider “non-financial factors” in their investment...

Emily Rowley speaks at the Pensions Age Autumn Conference

Associate director Emily Rowley speaks at this year’s Pensions Age Autumn Conference on DB consolidation. Emily and David Taylor, Executive Board Member and General Counsel of the Pension Protection Fund, discuss the process and legal...

Sackers advises on £1.3bn buy-in for Coats UK Pension Scheme

The Trustee of the Coats UK Pension Scheme has completed a buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation for £1.3bn. The transaction follows the scheme’s £350m buy-in with Aviva in 2022 and means that the scheme is fully insured and the...

Our people

Our people are our most valuable asset. We support their development and invest in their future, achieving 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 an outstanding partner-led service to all our clients.