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 retains top tier ranking in 2026 Chambers directory

Sackers has retained its Band 1 ranking for pensions and pensions litigation for another consecutive year in the 2026 edition of Chambers legal directory. Chambers 2026 describes Sackers as “ a distinguished pensions boutique” and “a...

Sackers at Pensions UK Annual Conference 2025

With the Pensions UK Annual Conference in Manchester just around the corner, we are really looking forward to seeing everyone. Come and meet Tom Jackman, Jacqui Reid, Vicky Carr, Lucy Dunbar, Andy Lewis, Andrew Worthington, Philippa...

Sackers maintains top tier rankings in Legal 500

Sackers has retained its top tier rankings for pensions and pensions litigation for another consecutive year. Legal 500 2026 describes Sackers as advising on “complex and high-value work, from strategic issues and scheme funding to...

Clarifying fiduciary duties in pension investments

Partners, Stuart O’Brien and Andy Lewis discuss clarifying fiduciary duties in pension investments in Solicitors Journal. Pension trustees face unclear fiduciary duties when balancing financial returns with systemic risks and...

Sackers webinar survey results reveal 54% of scheme complaints are tied to admin issu...

Sackers today announced the results of it’s recent webinar survey* showing over half (54%) of member complaints are rooted in issues with scheme administration or maladministration. ** Amy Difford, senior associate at Sackers, said:...

Sackers comments on IHT proposals for pensions

The government’s technical consultation on legislation to include unused pension funds as part of an individual’s estate for IHT purposes closed today. Claire van Rees, partner comments: “The draft legislation addresses many...

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.