Focusing exclusively on pensions, Sacker & Partners LLP fields a deep bench of pension specialists advising trustees, master trusts, and pension providers across the full spectrum of pensions. The firm is recognised for its work on liability management and structural change across both DB and DC arrangements, including scheme funding, end-game strategy, and master trust models. At the helm of the practice, David Saunders maintains a broad practice, encompassing mergers and demergers, de-risking projects, and scheme funding, in addition to assisting clients with navigating pension regulation and legislation. Covering both DB and DC arrangements, Janet Brown leads on large multi-employer DB schemes across various sectors, while Fuat Sami focuses on supporting clients with pension scheme management and change driven by legislative reform or corporate activity. Jacqui Reid is well-known in the market for her master trusts work, advising on wider strategic issues and operational projects. Michael Jones joined from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in July 2026.
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Key clients

  • Royal Mail Pension Plan
  • The Trustee of the Superannuation Arrangements of the University of London
  • TfL Pension Fund
  • DHL Group Retirement Plan
  • Bank of England Staff Pension Fund
  • Trustee of the Boots Pension Scheme
  • The Trustee of the GSK Pension Scheme and the GSK Pension Fund
  • The Trustee of the TotalEnergies UK Pension Plan
  • Airways Pension Scheme
  • The Trustee of the Nationwide Pension Fund

Work highlights

Advised the Trustee of the National Grid UK Pension Scheme on its further £900m buy-in with Rothesay, securing the benefits of 7,130 pensioners and dependants.
Advised the sponsoring employer, Honda Motor Europe, on a major buy-in transaction with L&G for its pension scheme. The transaction had a deal value of £800m.
Advised the Trustee of the Royal Mail Pension Plan on the corporate takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company, International Distribution Services, by EP Group, which was completed in 2025.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

David Saunders

Other key lawyers

Janet Brown; Jacqui Reid; Fuat Sami; Michael Jones; Andy Lewis