A specialist firm focusing solely on pensions, Sacker & Partners LLP advises on complex and high-value work, from strategic issues and scheme funding to derisking, tax issues, and DC developments. The team advises over 400 occupational pension schemes, including 36 of the UK’s top 200 pension funds. Led by David Saunders, an expert in DB and DC pension arrangements, mergers and demergers, scheme funding, and derisking, the team has strengthened the bench with the hire of Andy Lewis, a specialist in complex projects, covenant, DC solutions, and contentious matters, and the pension aspects of corporate transactions. Other key figures include Janet Brown, a specialist in DB and DC arrangements, and derisking; Fuat Sami, experienced in funding, restructurings, and derisking in M&A transactions; and Jacqui Reid, a regular adviser to DC master trusts, DC and DB occupational schemes, personal pension providers, and IGC and FTSE 100 companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their advice is always commercial and pragmatic. The client’s requirements are listened to carefully and support is provided accordingly. ’
- ‘The team provides pragmatic and proportionate advice. They adjust their styles to reflect the audience and offer both our in-house executive and our trustee the full suite of pensions advice - they are a one-stop shop.'
Key clients
- Royal Mail Pension Plan (RMPP)
- Aviva Master Trust
Work highlights
Advised the Trustee of the Royal Mail Pension Plan on the proposed corporate takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services by EP Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
David Saunders
Other key lawyers
Andy Lewis; Fuat Sami; Janet Brown; Jacqui Reid