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Sackers advises on £1.8bn buy-in for United Utilities pension schemes

The Trustees of two pension schemes sponsored by United Utilities, the United Utilities Pension Scheme and the United Utilities PLC Group of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme, have completed a £1.8bn buy-in with Legal & General. Sackers advised the Trustees. Gary Dixon, chair of trustees, said: “We’re delighted to have completed this buy-in transaction across...

Sackers shortlisted in two categories for Women in Pensions 2023 awards

We are delighted that partner Jacqui Reid has been shortlisted in the prestigious ‘Lawyer of the Year’ category at this year’s Women in Pensions Awards, which will be hosted by...

Chancellor announces avalanche of pensions developments

The Chancellor Jeremey Hunt’s Mansion House speech took place last night, with the changes announced being guided by three golden rules, including seeking to secure the best possible outcomes for...

Sackers wins Best Pensions Law Firm

Sackers took away the award for Best Pensions Law Firm for the second year in a row at the Corporate Adviser 2023 Awards at the London Marriott Hotel. The awards reflect the work done by advisers,...

Stuart O’Brien comments on ESG reporting regime in The Times

As the rules and disclosure requirements around ESG and climate change become ever more onerous for pension trustees, partner Stuart O’Brien warns in The Times that the volume of guidance around...

Sackers supports new pension industry network to help female leaders connect and collaborate

The Female Forum, a network for professional women, today launched its first industry-specific initiative “Pension Chapter” at a breakfast event in London. The Pension Chapter aims to create a...

Oliver Topping speaks at Hymans webinar

Oliver Topping, associate director at Sackers, speaks on recent developments concerning Pensions Dashboards at a webinar hosted by Hymans Robertson on 27 June. Oliver is part of a group of speakers...