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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.” “Achieved by varying contract terms and conditions, under a pensions salary sacrifice arrangement an employee agrees to give up […]

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...

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...

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...

Naomi Brown asks how trustees can prepare for when a decision they make is challenged

When things don’t go our way, it’s only natural that we want answers. To ask those in charge, how did this happen (or, more likely,...

Stuart O’Brien appointed to Pensions for Purpose advisory group

Partner, Stuart O’Brien has been appointed to the Pensions for Purpose Advisory Group, joining fellow leaders from across the pensions industry. In this role Stuart...

Sackers comments on expanding the availability of CDC schemes

Commenting on the Government’s publication of several documents aimed at expanding CDC schemes, Andrew Worthington, partner said: “After the false start of there being no...

Discussing the Pension Schemes Bill’s aims for the Virgin Media decision

Senior counsel Nigel Cayless analyses the proposed legislative remedy to address historic amendment errors exposed by the landmark Virgin Media decision. Read Nigel’s full article...

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...