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Sackers wins Pensions Law Firm of the Year 2026

Sackers was last night crowned Pensions Law Firm of the Year at the Pensions Age Awards 2026. David Saunders, senior partner, said: “Winning this award...

Sackers issues tips for trustees ahead of first ORA deadlines

Sackers today provided practical guidance for trustees preparing for their first Own Risk Assessments (ORAs), with the earliest deadlines approaching for some schemes this month....

Helen Rowan writes for Professional Pensions

Helen Rowan, Senior Counsel, looks at how legislation to enact small pot consolidation is progressing. Read the full article in Professional Pensions.

Sackers advises IBM I.T. Solutions Pension Scheme on £700m buy-in

The Trustee IBM I.T. Solutions Pension Scheme has completed a £700m buy-in with Standard Life, securing the long‑term benefits of more than 3,600 pensioner and...

Sackers responds to TPR consultation on extending the CDC code of practice

TPR has proposed updates to its CDC code so that it will cover both single-employer CDC schemes and the new unconnected multi-employer CDC schemes from...

Sackers survey reveals divided confidence among industry professionals on Value for Money consultation

Sackers announces the results of a recent webinar survey* examining industry views on the proposed new Value for Money (VFM) framework for workplace Defined Contribution...

Sackers advises on £240m buy-in for KLM UK Pension Scheme

The KLM UK Pension Scheme sponsored by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has completed a buy-in with Rothesay for £240m. The transaction, which completed in December...

Pensions reform: the role of superfunds in enhancing DB endgame options

The Pension Schemes Bill 2025 marks a significant shift in the DB endgame landscape, introducing a statutory regime for DB superfunds and bringing greater clarity,...