Simmons & Simmons partner Monica Ma introduces this month's legal panel
The EMI Group has narrowly avoided a hearing before The Pensions Regulator's determinations panel after agreeing a £197m funding deal with the scheme trustee.
Trustees now have a further five years to act on legal requirements under section 251 of the Pensions Act 2004, the department for work and pensions confirms.
Amended legislation bringing the UK into line with Europe means trustees must monitor all collective investments to adhere to strict sponsor investment rules.
The Pensions Regulator's draft trustee guidance on covenant assessment is a "missed opportunity", Sackers says.
Schemes could face an unexpected funding hit when the transitional Inland Revenue earnings cap installed on A-Day expires next year, a lawyer warns.
Trustees could be on the hook for liabilities up to 15 years after a buyout has occurred if they fail to take adequate insurance cover, lawyers warn.
UK - Trustees could be on the hook for liabilities up to 15 years after a buyout has occurred if they fail to take adequate insurance cover, lawyers warn.
Sacker & Partners has expanded its team of solicitors with the appointment of Claire van Rees from Hogan Lovells.
Simmons & Simmons solicitor Monica Ma introduces this month's legal panel