Author Archives: Arc Pensions Law
VAT recovery and pension schemes: a problem for employers, trustees or HMRC?
HMRC’s apparent revised approach to VAT recovery in respect of pension scheme …
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Our response to the DWP consultation on surplus flexibilities
The Department for Work and Pensions has consulted on draft regulations intended…
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When is a forfeiture clause not a forfeiture clause? (European Metal Recycling Limited Pension and Life Assurance Scheme – determination from TPO)
Pensions Ombudsman Determination: Mr G on behalf of The Estate of Mrs P (CAS-851…
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Richard Meers shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year at the Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce that Senior Associate, Richard Meers, has been shor…
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Our response to the DWP consultation on pension transfer regulations
We welcome the proposals in the Department for Work and Pensions consultation on…
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Four Arc lawyers shortlisted at the Women in Pensions Awards 2026
We are delighted that four members of the Arc team have been shortlisted at the …
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Arc’s Founder, Anna Rogers, and Disputes Team shortlisted in the PMI Pinnacle Awards 2026
We are delighted that our Founder, Anna Rogers, and our Disputes team have been …
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Pension scam transfers: a game of two halves
Writing in his capacity as an Advisory Board Member of the Pension Scams Industr…
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The Expansion of the CDC framework: The Future of Pensions?
With the collective defined contribution (CDC) pensions landscape being expanded…
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Sonya Fraser comments on barriers to DC consolidation and plans to allow bulk transfer of GPPs without member consent
As part of the Government’s wider agenda to drive consolidation across the def…
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Sonya Fraser comments on DWP consultation on DB surplus release framework
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its consultation on the…
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Matthew Swynnerton comments on proposed transfer regulation reforms in Professional Pensions
The government’s proposed reforms to the pension transfer regulations have…
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Catch Arc Pensions Law at the Pensions Age Northern Conference 2026
Arc is looking forward to sponsoring and attending the PensionsAge Northern Conf…
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Richard Meers comments on TPO determination highlighting forfeiture and tracing risks for trustees
The Pensions Ombudsman has ordered the trustees of the European Metal Recycling …
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Jane Kola speaks at the LawDeb Annual Pensions Debate 2026
Partner Jane Kola last night spoke at the 23rd annual LawDeb Pensions Debate, on…
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The Virgin Media fix: a legal and actuarial double act
This article offers some thoughts on how lawyers and actuaries can work together…
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Ian D’Costa comments on Upper Tribunal pension transfer advice ruling in Mallowstreet
The Upper Tribunal has found that a pension transfer specialist and her supervis…
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TPR warning raises the bar on fraud risk management
In March, The Pensions Regulator (TPR), in collaboration with City of London Pol…
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Arc Pensions Law welcomes Matthew Swynnerton as partner
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Sweynnerton as partner i…
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Ian D’Costa comments in LexisNexis on the Pension Schemes Act receiving Royal Assent
The Pension Schemes Act received Royal Assent on 29 April, bringing into law a w…
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Ian D’Costa comments in FT Adviser on the Pension Scheme Bill’s mandation power
Debate around the Pension Schemes Bill continues to centre on the proposed “ma…
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3i v Decesare – a further move away from Courage?
Since Re Courage, nearly 40 years ago, there have been a number of cases that ha…
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Arc Pensions Law shortlisted for European Pensions Law Firm of the Year at the European Pensions Awards 2026
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for European Pensions Law Firm of the …
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Partner Sonya Fraser comments on DC consolidation pressures in Pensions Expert
The Pensions Regulator recently published analysis and guidance on defined contr…
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Arc Pensions Law announces promotion of Kris Weber to partner
Specialist pensions law firm Arc Pensions Law is delighted to announce the promo…
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Sonya Fraser comments on the new TPR guidance addressing Virgin Media and potential remediation for past amendments
The Pensions Regulator has published new guidance on addressing section 37 issue…
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Anna Rogers and Ben Fairhead comment on research indicating some savers are giving up on pension transfers
New research from Which? has highlighted ongoing concerns around pension transfe…
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Arc Pensions Law shortlisted for Best Pensions Law Firm at the Corporate Adviser Awards 2026
We are delighted to have once again been shortlisted for Best Pensions Law Firm …
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Our response to the FCA and TPR consultation on the Value for Money framework
The Financial Conduct Authority and The Pensions Regulator have published consul…
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Our response to the DWP consultation on trust-based pension schemes: trustees and governance
The Department for Work and Pensions recently launched its consultation, “Trus…
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Arc Pensions Law advises trustee of an arts-based higher education pension scheme on buy-in
Arc Pensions Law has advised the trustee of an arts-based higher education pensi…
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Anna Rogers comments on upcoming High Court hearing on HSBC pension scheme surplus in Mallowstreet
On 6 March the High Court will consider whether the trustees of the £19bn HSBC …
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Arc Pensions Law advises trustee of Finnair Oyj Retirement Benefit Scheme on a £4 million buy-in and subsequent buyout using the newly introduced Aviva Clarity fast track service.
Arc Pensions Law has advised the trustee of the Finnair Oyj Retirement Benefit S…
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Pre-1997 indexation is a complex issue to be handled with care
The indexation of payments from defined benefit (DB) pension schemes is attracti…
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Sonya Fraser interviewed by Pensions Expert on what to expect for pensions in 2026
With 2025 seeing a surge of pensions legislation and regulatory change in the se…
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High Court rejects appeal against Pensions Ombudsman determination in alleged scams case
The High Court has dismissed an appeal against a Pensions Ombudsman determinatio…
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Sonya Fraser interviewed by DM News on SPP’s DB surplus release paper
Following The Society of Pension Professionals’ paper “DB Surplus Re…
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Arc Pensions Law shortlisted for Pensions Law Firm of the Year at the Pensions Age Awards 2026
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Pensions Law Firm of the Year at t…
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Arc Pensions Law welcomes new pensions litigation senior associate
We are delighted to today welcome Richard Meers, who joins as a senior associate…
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Arc Pensions Law highly ranked in the Chambers UK 2026 guide
Arc Pensions Law has again been highly ranked for pensions in the Chambers and P…
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Beth Brown to speak at the PMI’s Secretary to the Trustee (Basic) workshop
Partner Beth Brown will be speaking at the Pensions Management Institute (PMI) 
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Arc Pensions Law advises trustees of Ferno pension scheme on buy-in
Arc Pensions Law has advised the trustees of the Ferno (UK) Limited Retirement a…
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Arc Pensions Law welcomes new hires
We are delighted to today welcome Ian D’Costa, who joins our London office as …
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Arc Pensions Law highly ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2026
We are delighted to have once again been highly ranked in The Legal 500 UK guide…
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Anna Rogers comments in Law360 on the UK’s looming pension crisis
A recent article in Law360, a prominent digital platform for legal reporting and…
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Partner Sonya Fraser comments in Pensions Age on planned legislation aimed at tackling section 37 issues
More than two years on from the Virgin Media v NTL ruling, the pensions industry…
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Anna Rogers comments in Pensions Expert on the impacts of a potential Pension Reform Bill
In its latest annual report, TPR announced that it has had positive discussions …
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Anna Rogers shortlisted for the Pensions Lawyer of the Year Award at the Women in Pensions Awards
We are delighted to announce that senior partner Anna Rogers has been shortliste…
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Sonya Fraser comments in Law360 on the FCA’s targeted support plan
Earlier this week, the FCA launched a consultation on its proposed regulatory fr…
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Arc Pensions Law appoints new managing partner
Arc Pensions Law announces the appointment of Anna Copestake as managing partner…
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