The Pensions Ombudsman (“TPO“) has recently held that it would be inequitable for the Trustees to recoup the majority of a member’s overpaid benefits. Some of the reasons why may surprise you! Background In the Court of Appeal case of
More about Part 1 recouping overpayments – Without defences but not defenceless!Background Earlier this year, the Pensions Regulator (“TPR“) launched a consultation on its new statement of strategy (the “Statement“). The strategy forms an integral part of the new requirements (introduced by the Pension Schemes Act 2021) for all DB schemes
More about Part 2 – TPR consultation on proposed db scheme strategy statementsThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published guidance on 25 March 2024 (Pensions dashboards: guidance on connection), a significant step in the ongoing development of the pensions dashboards project. We previously reported on the changes towards one statutory connection
More about Part 3 pensions dashboards: New dwp guidance marks key milestone for trustees and schemesIn this article for Estates Gazette, Partner Harriet Forster explains how developers and charities can collaborate to develop strategic land, addressing the UK housing crisis. Charities provide land, developers bring expertise, and both share risks and rewards, ensuring legal compliance
More about Real estate Partner Harriet Forster writes for estates gazette – Balancing profit and purposeIn this article for Property Week, David Johnston comments on the significance of a mature property market and how it allows both buyers and sellers to make sound decisions, citing examples from the office market.
More about Commercial property Partner David Johnston comments for property week – british land sells meadowhall stake to give norway’s sovereign wealth fund full ownershipIn our internationally mobile society, governments’ approaches to wealth are important for individuals weighing up where to base themselves. This is a particularly timely topic as the UK heads into an election. In this article from the most recent GFOC
More about Senior Partner Camilla Wallace writes for gfoc journal – Has wealth got (even more) political in the UK?Wedlake Bell LLP (with Ed Starling & Connor Pierce acting), represented by Faith Julian of Maitland, successfully obtained summary judgment / strike out on behalf of Grant Thornton LLP (led by Amanda Wade & John Hall) against the former director
More about Wedlake Bell succeeds in obtaining summary judgment against former director engaged in mtic fraudPartner and Head of Insolvency & Restructuring Frances Coulson and Paralegal Laura Brookes write for Investment International on the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority’s approach to fraud investigations and discuss whether it is ‘fit-for-purpose’? To read the article please click here.
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