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Pensions law update: September 2025

9 Sep 2025 3 min read
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Welcome to our September pensions law update.

The start of the new academic year always heralds the beginning of a busy quarter and never more so than this year. In this “back to school” edition of our newsletter we look at key policy developments over the summer, including the recent publication of draft provisions designed to address the s37 issues arising in the Virgin Media decision, and the outcome of the Government’s consultation on proposing inheritance tax on unused pension funds and death benefits.

Also this month, we bring you the two final articles in our Pension Schemes Bill series – looking at changes for the LGPS and details of the new regime for automatic consolidation of small pots in DC schemes. And there’s a series of articles focusing on key governance issues, and recent ESG developments.

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Pension Schemes Bill

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Focus on Governance

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ESG

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Public Sector Pensions Quarterly

Did you know we also publish a quarterly newsletter dedicated to legal news and developments in the world of public sector pensions?  

Take a look at the summer edition here and, if you like what you read, follow the link to sign up and receive future editions direct to your inbox. 

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Events

Buy out and the New Alternatives – Exploring the options from Insurance to Clara and Capital Backed Journeys

Date: Wednesday 12 Nov, 2025
Time: 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Location: Burges Salmon London office

We will be holding an interactive seminar and Q&A on pensions Buy Outs and emerging market alternatives. We’ll discuss the recent Clara transaction – an industry first – advised by our team, and be joined by leading experts for the Q&A.

Stay tuned for more details, including our panellists, to be released shortly.

A networking session will also follow the seminar for those who would like to stick around. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Team news

A treble helping of fantastic team news this month – firstly, we are delighted to welcome Michael Dando back to the team as a Director. Mike trained and qualified with us and has significant experience across all aspects of pensions law, with a particular expertise in de-risking, transactional and regulatory work.

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And, hot on the heels of last month’s PMI Pinnacle awards nominations for the team, we are very proud that solicitor Callum Duckmanton has been shortlisted for a brace of awards at the Professional Pension Rising Star awards. Callum is shortlisted for both Lawyer of the Year and Trainee of the Year – congratulations Callum!

Finally, last but not least we’re thrilled that our public sector pensions team are one of three firms shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the LAPF Awards, as well as being nominated for Lawyer of the Year at the LGC Investment Awards.

We hope you find the above helpful but, as always, please do get in touch if you have any questions or you would like to discuss anything further.

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