What the Government’s latest LGPS consultation means for employers & the social housing sector
We explore what the proposals could mean for administering authorities, participating employers, scheme members and organisations across social housing.
Public Sector Pensions
We advise on a wide range of issues in relation to the various public sector schemes such as the Local Government Pension Scheme, NHS Pension Scheme, Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme, Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme, including:
- Admissions: preparing, reviewing and advising on Admission Agreements and pass-through agreements, risk-sharing and cap and collar arrangements.
- Security: preparing, reviewing and advising on Guarantee Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees, Personal Guarantees and Legal Charges.
- Investments: reviewing Investment Management Agreements, Unit Trust Application Forms and governing documents in relation to proposed investments in pooled funds.
- Administering authorities, scheme employers & contractors: advising on exit credits and exit payments, New Fair Deal, Best Value Direction, broadly comparable schemes, Beckmann Rights, ill-health early retirements, internal dispute resolution procedures and the preparation of discretions policies.
To speak with our specialists about your next steps, call 0333 004 4488, email hello@brabners.com or fill in our contact form.
Pensions insights from our experts
Pensions in divorce — achieving equality in retirement through sharing, attachment & offsetting
We explore how pensions are treated in divorce, from entitlement and valuation to division options.
The importance of a Pension Sharing Order & how to enforce one
The importance of a Pension Sharing Order, the process for implementing one and the remedies available if one party fails to engage in that process.
Evaluating exit opportunities for Housing Associations in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Our pensions law team explore recent improvements to the LGPS funding level and share guidance for Housing Associations considering exiting the scheme.
Pensions Ombudsman rules on increases following transfer — key takeaways for employers and trustees
The Pensions Ombudsman's determination in CAS-503535-Y4X5 highlights the responsibilities of employers and trustees in managing pension schemes.
Brabners appoints new pensions leadership team during transformational period for UK pension funds
We've invested in our Pensions team with the appointment of new senior leadership as significant pension reform remains a key focus of government policy.
First pension scheme fined after breach of TCFD-aligned reporting obligations
The Pensions Regulator issued the ExxonMobil Pension Plan with what is the first fine of its kind.
Climate change action rejected against major pension scheme trustee
Here we break down what the result means for future claims brought against directors.
How is a final salary pension shared on divorce?
We explain how pensions are affected, valued and shared upon divorce.
What happens to my armed forces pension in the event of a divorce?
We explain how armed forces pension schemes work and what happens to them in the event of a divorce.
Splitting NHS pensions on divorce
We explore how pension assets should be shared when a legally binded couple separate.
What is pension offsetting?
Pension offsetting can be a way for separating couples to trade assets, rather than dividing each one.
Police pensions and divorce
Dealing with assets such as public sector and police pensions can be a complicated issue when dividing financial assets.
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