Public Sector Pensions

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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.

Pensions insights from our experts

15 December 2025

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.

24 September 2025

The importance of a Pension Sharing Order & how to enforce one

A person in an orange shirt is leaning over a table, signing a document with a pen, with their left hand resting on another document.

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.

22 April 2025

Evaluating exit opportunities for Housing Associations in the Local Government Pension Scheme

A woman fills a pot with money with a house in the foreground

Our pensions law team explore recent improvements to the LGPS funding level and share guidance for Housing Associations considering exiting the scheme.

10 March 2025

Pensions Ombudsman rules on increases following transfer — key takeaways for employers and trustees

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The Pensions Ombudsman's determination in CAS-503535-Y4X5 highlights the responsibilities of employers and trustees in managing pension schemes.

15 January 2025

Brabners appoints new pensions leadership team during transformational period for UK pension funds

Nik White welcomes new senior leaders in our pensions team, Kim Jones and Nigel Jones.

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.

16 October 2023