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PO issues new analysis of defences to recoupment claims
The Pensions Ombudsman has published an important new determination, concerning the Bic UK Pension Scheme, which deals with the defences...

Paul Newman KC
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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The pro-rating of pensions increases
Paul Newman KC considers whether the pro-rating of annual non-statutory increases to pensions in payment for only part of a year can be...

Paul Newman KC
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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CA upholds validity of McCloud costs directions
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by two trade unions in R (The British Medical Association) v HM Treasury [2024] EWCA Civ 355....

Paul Newman KC
Apr 19, 20241 min read
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Pension crimes, fines and insolvency practitioners
David Pollard of Wilberforce Chambers has written an article about the relevance of the recent Supreme Court decision in R (Palmer) - in...

Paul Newman KC
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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High Court makes order against Iranian retirement fund
The Commercial Court has considered a claim against the Iranian state-owned oil and gas company and a closely related retirement fund:...

Paul Newman KC
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Important Appeal Court case adjourned
The Court of Appeal today adjourned the appeal in Manolete Partners plc v White [2024] EWCA Civ 356, which was described as raising an...

Paul Newman KC
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Recent Ombudsman determinations on pension scams
Paul Newman KC looks at some recent Ombudsman decisions on pensions scams, which illustrate the difficulties for complainants to...

Paul Newman KC
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Talking Pensions Ep15: Anna Rogers
In the latest episode of Talking Pensions (recorded in October 2023), Paul talks to Anna Rogers, Senior Partner of Arc Pensions Law. They...

Paul Newman KC
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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