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

Sackers responds to Government consultation on retirement CDC reforms

Helen Ball, partner comments “The introduction of retirement CDC forms a pivotal part of the Government’s drive to improve retirement outcomes for members of DC schemes. It sits alongside other major reforms such as the expansion of...

Sackers announces 2025 promotions

We are delighted to announce our 2025 promotions. Polly Ehrman and Emily Rowley have been promoted to partner, Hannah Savill and Lucy Bennett to associate director, and Leanne Carter to senior associate. The promotions took effect on 1...

Alex Anslow comments on today’s Budget

Alex Anslow, associate director comments: “Rumours always swirl in the build-up to a Budget, but this year’s top contender today came to fruition. From 6 April 2029, pensions salary sacrifice contributions will be capped at £2,000.”...

Sackers welcome Owen Clarridge as new associate

Sackers announces the appointment of Owen Clarridge as an associate. His arrival takes the total number of lawyers at Sackers to 79. David Saunders, senior partner, commented: “We are committed to ensuring our clients receive the highest...

Sackers survey shows there are deals to be done on DB surplus

Against the backdrop of reforms proposed in the Pension Schemes Bill, Sackers announces the results of a recent webinar survey* revealing a strong appetite for releasing DB surplus if the conditions were right. Attendees were asked what...

Sackers wins Organisational Award for Supporting Diversity

We’re thrilled to have won the Organisational Award for Supporting Diversity at the Women in Pensions Awards 2025. This recognition reflects our commitment to continuously improving our equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I)...

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.