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IHT and pensions – get set for 6 April 2027

From 6 April 2027, many benefits payable under pension schemes following a member’s death will potentially be caught for inheritance tax purposes. In this session, we explore: the IHT basics the benefits in scope and those which are not,...

A Slice of Sackers Episode 4 – Countdown to IHT changes

From 6 April 2027, certain benefits payable under pension schemes following a member’s death will potentially be caught for inheritance tax purposes. In this episode, Claire Carey and Janet Brown discuss the latest developments,...

Problem-solving in risk transfer projects – a litigation view

Risk transfer projects are designed to reduce risk, but they can expose historic problems and create entirely new challenges for trustees and employers. In this practical session, the Sackers’ litigation team explore the legal issues...

A slice of Sackers Episode 3 – Countdown to dashboards: Are you ready?

The launch of pension dashboards is drawing closer, but what does that mean in practice for trustees? Hannah Savill and Ferdy Lovett discuss the latest dashboards developments – when the will dashboards go live, how might member...

A slice of Sackers Episode 2 – An exciting time in the evolution of CDC

In this episode of A slice of Sackers, we explore the growing momentum behind Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pensions and what the latest regulatory developments could mean for employers, trustees and savers. Andrew Worthington and...

Understanding fiduciary duty and ESG

Andy Lewis and Stuart O’Brien explore the fiduciary duties of pension scheme trustees when investing scheme assets and examine how ESG considerations interact with those...

Quarterly Legal Update – Summer 2026

In this Quarterly Legal Update, Fuat Sami, Claire Carey and Andrew Worthington provide an essential overview of significant developments affecting occupational pension provision in the UK. New regulations paving the way for ‘unconnected...

A slice of Sackers Episode 1 – The Virgin Media remedy

James Bingham is a partner in our litigation team, advising a broad and well-established client base on complex disputes. He joins Janet Brown to discuss key aspects of the long-awaited Virgin Media remedy, including how it will work in...