Burges Salmon announces 100% trainee retention rate in 2024
The firm has offered permanent roles to all 24 of its trainee cohort
08 July 2024
July 2024 Pensions Law Update
In this update, we continue to examine the potential impacts of the upcoming general election on pension schemes, focusing on key proposals around ESG and public service pensions. We also cover recent cyber security events, changes by the Pensions Ombudsman, and preparations for pensions dashboards
02 July 2024
June 2024 Pensions Law Update
This month our focus is on the recently called General Election and what it might mean for pensions generally and various ongoing pensions policies and initiatives. We also look at recent TPR activities, cyber risks post Capita and the recent BBC Pension Scheme cyber incident, an interesting TPO equalisation determination and highlights of our fabulous Edinburgh pensions drinks reception
07 June 2024
Where we are with climate litigation: a 2024 snapshot
A brief overview of climate change litigation in 2024 through a review of some notable cases in the UK and around the world
05 June 2024
General Code of Practice: how we can help to reduce the burden
The Pension Regulator’s General Code of Practice can at first seem a daunting scheme governance exercise – but with our help, it doesn’t have to be
04 June 2024
Optima Health v DWP – When can a non-compliant tender be excluded?
The High Court provides clarity on the law regarding the exclusion of non-compliant tenders in regulated procurements
28 May 2024
May 2024 Pensions Law Update
This month we’re shining a spotlight on pensions and ESG, as well as celebrating the launch of the latest versions of both our ESG and International Triage tools. We also look at this year’s annual funding statement from the Pensions Regulator, the increasing focus on value for money in DC schemes, and the recent FCA response to complaints from former members of the British Steel Pension Scheme
13 May 2024
Burges Salmon marks five years of success and growth in Scotland
The firm celebrates its fifth anniversary in Edinburgh since the launch of its Scottish office in May 2019
01 May 2024
Burges Salmon celebrates talent in 19-strong promotions round
The firm has promoted five new partners and 14 new directors
01 May 2024
Latest Update to the Burges Salmon Triage Tool in respect of UK Pensions for International Companies
The updated tool includes guidance on the new Funding and Investment Strategy Regulations
23 April 2024
April 2024 Pensions Law Update
In this Easter edition, you will find the latest updates in relation to the Lifetime Allowance abolition, TPR’s General Code, pensions dashboards, cyber security, data transfers and ESG. There are also articles on AI and pensions, reform of Scottish trust law and PO determinations
10 April 2024
Burges Salmon announces further expansion to Pensions and Lifetime Savings team
Firm appoints Steven Hull and Chris Brown as new partners in its Pensions and Lifetime Savings team
25 March 2024