Marzenka Opalinska

Trainee Solicitor

Pensions

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Career History

Marzenka studied law at the University of Bristol and later completed the Legal Practice Course (LLM) at BPP University, graduating with a distinction. Prior to joining Wedlake Bell, Marzenka worked as a paralegal at Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited.

News

Salary Sacrifice Pension Arrangements

As we draw closer to the end of the fiscal year, many employers shall be reflecting on the UK Government announcement that the rate of employer NICs is set toRead more

Pensions Compass

PART 4 – Pensions and Inheritance Tax: Uneasy bedfellows?

At the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024 the Chancellor produced at least one rabbit out of the hat: on a member’s death, any unused pension funds and death benefitsRead more

Pensions Compass

PART 2 – TAXPAYER’S MISTAKE NO DEFENCE TO LOSS OF HIS PROTECTION

The recent case of Lefort v HMRC [2024], featuring one of Wedlake Bell’s very own Pensions Compass articles, serves as a costly reminder to fixed protection holders that inadvertent pensionRead more