In an article for Solicitors Journal, Nigel Cayless discusses the government’s focus on pension reforms in regards to economic growth. With a focus on consolidation and surplus unlocking, these reforms seek to attract more investment and further the Governments economic goals. Nigel examines the potential scale of these changes, and what they could mean for…

With the PLSA Conference in Edinburgh almost upon us, we are really looking forward to seeing everyone.
Come and meet Paul Phillips, Jacqui Reid, Andy Lewis, Polly Ehrman, Sam Taylor, Georgina Stewart and Charlotte Bracken at stand B2 in the exhibition hall. We’d love to chat to you about how to…

We were delighted to co-host the Pension Chapter of the Female Forum’s International Women’s Day 2025 event. The theme of the gathering this year was Voices of Leadership and Legacy and it focused on sharing and highlighting inspiring leadership stories from trailblazing women.
Nora Stolz began proceedings with a spotlight interview featuring Tule Park, founder…

Sackers announces the appointment of Charlotte Bracken and Max Berlevy to its Business Development team.
Charlotte Bracken returns to Sackers as a Senior Business Development Manager, where she will lead client relationship initiatives and drive the ongoing evolution of the firm’s highly respected client relationship programme. In this role, she will manage relationships with professional…

The Mansion House reforms are poised to significantly reshape the Defined Contribution (DC) pension landscape.  In her latest article, partner Jacqui Reid explores whether the government should shift its focus from consolidation to addressing the adequacy of retirement savings instead.
Jacqui questions whether the government’s focus on consolidating DC pension funds into larger “megafunds” will…

Today Sackers announced the results of our most recent webinar survey. Its results show ongoing confusion in the industry around Inheritance Tax (IHT) proposals and 2025 priorities alongside some mixed views with the Government’s plans for DC.
Helen Ball commented: “Our survey asked attendees about the most important changes they’d like to see happen in…

Last year we advised on risk transfer transactions totalling over £7.9bn, including four transactions over £1bn. We are active in all areas of the market, working on all types and size of transaction, including advising the General Council of the Bar Pension and Life Assurance Fund in a £20m buy-in, the first PIC Mosaic transaction…