About

Provided by Sacker & Partners LLP

We advise pension scheme trustees and employers on all categories of dispute from member complaints right through to appeal court litigation. For a number of clients we act alongside, or effectively as, their in-house disputes team.


Our expert litigators, led by partner Peter Murphy, act for both claimants and respondents in all forms of pensions litigation. This includes High Court trustee applications, contentious regulatory investigations and proceedings, investment related claims involving pension schemes, professional negligence claims and mediations, and Pensions Ombudsman and Financial Ombudsman complaints.


In addition to pure litigation work, the team provides regular risk management and dispute resolution advice that helps to nip any issues in the bud. We also provide advice on the issues relating to pension schemes’ participation in shareholder class actions both in the UK and abroad, including tailored protocols and guidance notes.


More information about who we are and what we do can be found at our website www.sackers.com.

Chambers Review

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Pensions Litigation - UK-wide
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Sacker & Partners is a specialist pensions firm that houses a team of experienced pensions litigators, who offer broad experience to trustees, advisers and sponsoring companies. The firm is notable for its work in relation to both public and private sector schemes. It offers advice on the gamut of pensions disputes, with standout expertise in investment-related litigation. The team is known for its work on professional negligence, rectification and Pensions Ombudsman matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Sacker & Partners are advising a range of clients, including Boots, Goldman Sachs and Nationwide, on risk issues and member complaints that have arisen from the recently introduced statutory conditions for pension transfers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Murphy
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Peter Murphy
Head of Pensions Litigation
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Band 1

Peter Murphy is held in high regard for his skill on complex pensions disputes. His comprehensive practice covers professional negligence matters, Pensions Ombudsman complaints and Pensions Regulator investigations, among other issues.

"Peter is a superb choice for pensions disputes – there is nothing he hasn't seen in this field."

"Peter Murphy is very sharp and analytical."

"Peter has been hugely supportive in guiding us through a complex matter by providing clear and succinct advice."

James Bingham
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James Bingham
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Band 3

James Bingham is particularly skilled at advising clients on regulatory investigations, Part 8 proceedings and cases involving allegations of negligent misstatement.

"James is simply brilliant at pension disputes; he never lets you down."

Arshad Khan
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Arshad Khan
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Band 4

Arshad Khan possesses thorough experience in the full spectrum of pensions litigation matters. He has acknowledged ability in handling rectification matters, professional negligence claims and matters involving the Pensions Ombudsman.

"I have full confidence in Arshad's ability to provide an excellent level of service."

"Arshad Khan is diligent and confident, and thinks deeply about the technical side of things. He's a gifted litigator."

Ranked Lawyers at
Sacker & Partners LLP

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Pensions Litigation

Peter Murphy
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Peter Murphy
Head of Pensions Litigation
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Band 1
James Bingham
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James Bingham
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Band 3
Arshad Khan
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Arshad Khan
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Band 4

Members

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Aaron Dunning-Foreman

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy

Head of Department

Clients

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More of the UK’s top 200 pension schemes than any other firm

Industries

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We are active across all industry sectors, with particular strength in financial services, media, energy and retail.