CMS launches 15th edition of the Pensions Law Handbook, as sector awaits Pension Schemes Bill becoming law

CMS is delighted to announce the launch of the 15th edition of the Pensions Law Handbook, the definitive guide to pensions law and practice in the UK. Written by the CMS pensions team, it is an essential guide for the pensions community, navigating readers through the complex web of pensions-related statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance and case law, in an accessible style.

The new material in this edition of the handbook includes an overview of the:

• Pension Schemes Bill (including new powers for The Pensions Regulator and changes to the scheme funding regime);
• Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020;
• New requirements for investment governance and disclosure;
• Proposals for a new DB funding code of practice;
• Important cases including Lloyds Bank (GMP equalisation), Hughes (PPF compensation cap), Safeway (equalisation) and BIC (scheme amendment).

The Pensions Law Handbook, the 14th edition of which was described as having “an excellent pedigree” by The Law Society Gazette, is edited jointly by Jennifer Bell (CMS Partner) and Susan Jones (CMS Knowledge Lawyer). Published by Bloomsbury Professional, it is available to order now.

With 70 UK pensions lawyers, CMS has the largest UK pensions team, advising trustees, employers, consultants and insurers on all aspects of pensions law, including litigation. The team has particular experience of benefit redesign, scheme closures and liability reduction and are market leaders in longevity hedging, buy-in, buy-out, asset-backed funding and corporate restructuring. In 2020, CMS were awarded Pensions Lawyers of the Year at the Pension Investment and Provider Awards and at the UK Pensions Awards. The team also won the Award for Supporting Development at the Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards.