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Pensions Law Summary - Alternatives to Buy-Out, Consolidators and other options

In this summary, we examine the options for schemes looking to secure member liabilities including consolidators, capital backed options and transfer to master trust

Legal update

The Williams Shapps Plan for Rail: What is the future for Britain’s stations?

In this article, we consider who'll be responsible for Britain’s stations, what the station environment will look like and how the proposed reforms may deliver for passengers and stimulate investment

Legal update

The new UK national security and investment merger control regime – latest developments

We summarise the latest developments relating to the new UK national security and investment merger control regime, which will come into force on 4 January 2022

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Burges Salmon delivers inaugural virtual Work Experience Programme

The firm has successfully delivered its annual Bright Sparks Work Experience Programme, for the first time virtually

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Pensions Law Summary - Pension Schemes Act 2021

In this summary, we look at what the Act contains, powers under the current regime and the importance of the new enhanced regulator powers and sanctions

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Pensions Law Summary - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Pension Schemes

In this summary, we examine ESG requirements for pension schemes, the increased interest in ESG factors and the opportunities and risks of taking ESG into consideration when investing in pension scheme assets

Legal update

Beyond Level Zero - what next for employers in Scotland?

In this article, we discuss the next steps and useful resources for employers in Scotland as restrictions ease

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Pensions Law Summary - Scheme Funding

In this summary, we explore the current scheme funding regime, changes to be implemented under the Pension Schemes Act and the expected new scheme funding code

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Burges Salmon's international reputation recognised at European Pensions Awards

The firm’s Pensions practice has secured a place on the shortlist for the ‘European Pensions Law Firm of the Year’ accolade at the 2021 awards

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Pensions Law Summary - Buy-in / Buy-out

In this summary, we consider the key aspects relating to de-risking in connection with bulk annuity policies and how you can prepare for a buy-in or buy-out

Legal update

The role of green hydrogen in UK power generation

The UK Government intends to support the role and use of hydrogen in the UK by introducing a number of measures and policies, including a £240 million Net Zero Hydrogen Fund. In this article we consider use of hydrogen in the UK, in particular the role of green hydrogen

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Pensions Law Summary - Defined Contribution (DC) Schemes

In this summary, we examine the move from defined benefit to defined contribution schemes and look at the key features and legal requirements of DC schemes

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