Year: 2026

Find out what’s happening at Sackers. Our News section provides information about recent work, press comment and media coverage, and what our people are doing.

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Sackers advises UBS (UK) Group Pension Plan on £1.7bn buy-in

The UBS (UK) Group Pension Plan has completed a £1.7bn buy-in with L&G, with Sackers providing legal advice to the Trustees. The transaction secures the benefits of more than 7,000 members and is the largest announced UK pension risk...

Sackers advises Marelli UK pension schemes on superfund deal

The Trustee of six separate pension schemes within the Marelli UK group has agreed to enter into a superfund transaction with Clara-Pensions. The Trustee has written to the schemes’ members informing them of the intention to transfer...

Sackers at the Pensions UK Annual Conference 2026

With the Pensions UK Conference in Liverpool almost upon us, we’re looking forward to seeing everyone. Come and meet David Saunders, Lucy Dunbar, Michael Jones, Andy Lewis, Jacqui Reid, Fuat Sami, Hannah Savill and Georgina Stewart at...

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Sackers survey highlights member communication considerations for risk transfer projects

Our latest webinar survey explored member-related considerations during risk transfer projects, revealing more than half (57%) of respondents* had experienced member issues during or after a project. These included concerns around...

Sackers hosts inaugural DC Conference

We were delighted to host our inaugural DC Conference. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thank you to our speakers for giving their time, sharing their insights and contributing to such engaging discussions. With a...

Sackers responds to DWP Consultation – Small Pots: a pathway for consolidation

As part of its plans for addressing the growing number of small, deferred DC pots, the DWP published its latest consultation today: Small Pots: a pathway for consolidation. Ferdy Lovett, partner, comments: “Having previously dealt with...

Helen Ball speaks at Pensions Age Autumn conference

Join us this Thursday at the Pensions Age Autumn Conference, where Helen Ball will be presenting – What’s Next for DC? Helen will explore the key priorities for those running DC arrangements, as the DC landscape continues to evolve...

Sackers responds to the latest Value for Money (VFM) framework consultation

Sackers responds to the DWP’s consultation setting out a “detailed proposed approach” to the new VFM framework for DC schemes, along with draft regulations and draft FCA rules (see our Alert for details). Helen Ball, partner,...