Year: 2026

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Sackers at the Pensions UK Conference 2026

With the Pensions UK Conference in Edinburgh almost upon us, we’re really looking forward to seeing everyone. Come and meet Andy Lewis, Jacqui Reid, Paul Phillips, Polly Ehrman, Stuart O’Brien, Georgina Stewart and Charlotte...

Sackers wins Pensions Law Firm of the Year 2026

Sackers was last night crowned Pensions Law Firm of the Year at the Pensions Age Awards 2026. David Saunders, senior partner, said: “Winning this award in our 60th anniversary year is incredibly special. Being recognised by the industry...

Sackers issues tips for trustees ahead of first ORA deadlines

Sackers today provided practical guidance for trustees preparing for their first Own Risk Assessments (ORAs), with the earliest deadlines approaching for some schemes this month. Helen Baker, partner, comments: “For many schemes, 2026...

Helen Rowan writes for Professional Pensions

Helen Rowan, Senior Counsel, looks at how legislation to enact small pot consolidation is progressing. Read the full article in Professional...

Sackers advises IBM I.T. Solutions Pension Scheme on £700m buy-in

The Trustee IBM I.T. Solutions Pension Scheme has completed a £700m buy-in with Standard Life, securing the long‑term benefits of more than 3,600 pensioner and deferred members. The transaction removes future funding and investment risk...

Sackers responds to TPR consultation on extending the CDC code of practice

TPR has proposed updates to its CDC code so that it will cover both single-employer CDC schemes and the new unconnected multi-employer CDC schemes from 31 July 2026. We welcome TPR’s approach to creating a single, comprehensive CDC code...

Sackers survey reveals divided confidence among industry professionals on Value for Money consultation

Sackers announces the results of a recent webinar survey* examining industry views on the proposed new Value for Money (VFM) framework for workplace Defined Contribution (DC) pensions which was launched jointly last month by government and...

Sackers advises on £240m buy-in for KLM UK Pension Scheme

The KLM UK Pension Scheme sponsored by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has completed a buy-in with Rothesay for £240m. The transaction, which completed in December 2025, protects the pensions of the remaining 1,852 members whose policies were...