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Burges Salmon’s LGPS team named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at LAPF Investment Awards 2026

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By Michael Hayles Gary Delderfield
1 Oct 2026 2 min read

We are pleased to announce that our LGPS team has won the ‘Law Firm of the Year’ category at the Local Authority Pension Funds (LAPF) Investments Awards 2026.

The Awards recognise outstanding legal support and service to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) across England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The LGPS is the largest pension scheme in the UK with 6.9 million members, over 18,000 employers and over £400 billion in assets.

As the leading LGPS pensions legal team in the UK, Burges Salmon’s team has in the past year advised over half of all LGPS funds and five of the six LGPS pools.

The win affirms the team’s track record for resolving some of the biggest structural changes the LGPS has ever seen as a result of the Fit for the Future reforms on time, as well as providing specialist service depth, practical insight and clarity for clients. Independent LGPS judges also commended that the firm’s exceptional client service, commitment to sector training, and innovative use of technology were integral to the award win – notably highlighting the firm’s bespoke ‘LGPS Onboard’ tool.

“We are very proud to receive this recognition from the LAPF Investments Awards. This win is a testament to a massive, collaborative effort over the past 18 months across the firm, spanning our Pensions & Lifetime Savings, Funds & Financial Regulation, and Corporate teams to deliver a seamless service across many highly complex projects. Well done to everyone involved.”

Michael Hayles, Partner

“Having joined Burges Salmon almost a year ago, I’ve seen first-hand the strength and depth of our LGPS practice and, above all, the team’s commitment to delivering an outstanding service for our clients. The LGPS sector continues to evolve at pace, and this award is fantastic recognition of the expertise, collaboration and practical support we bring to clients as they navigate these changes.”

Gary Delderfield, Partner

The awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square and was hosted by comedian Tim Vine. For more information, visit https://lapfinvestmentsawards.com.

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