Talking Law with Hogan Lovells

Where we are in 2026

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, and Ches Garrison are joined by recurring guest Michael Bell, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, to discuss recent activity in the House, committee focus on artificial intelligence, federal appropriations, lame duck, reconciliation, and more.

HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 61

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: news on the Parliamentary process; small pots and IHT; risk concentration in Master Trusts; and annuity rates on the rise again.

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HL UK PensionsPod | Episode 30 | Global Perspectives - Insights from the Netherlands

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, senior associate Jade Rigby is joined with Mariëtte Vis, a legal consultant in our employment and pensions practice in the Netherlands. Together, they discuss the pensions landscape in the Netherlands, exploring how the three-pillar retirement income system operates, the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution schemes, and the significant reforms currently underway. The conversation also touches on the role of ESG in pension investment strategies, the interaction between pensions and employment law, and what employers should be preparing for ahead of changes to Dutch pensions law.

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 60

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: “Ping Pong” play between the Lords and Commons; guidance for trustees grappling with Virgin Media; high praise for independent trustees; statistics tell an interesting story on pension scheme buy-ins; trustees have surplus on the brain; and does anyone understand IHT?

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 59

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the Pensions Minister continues to ring the bell for consolidation; an update from the FCA; good news from the PPF; the actuaries draw swords; Rachel Reeves has little to say; and buy-out beckons.

 

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HL PensionsPod | Episode 29 | Introduction to tokenisation

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Senior Associates Jade Rigby and Amol Chalisgaonkar explore tokenisation – a term that is cropping up more frequently in discussions with trustees and advisers. Put simply, tokenisation is the process of converting or representing ownership rights in real world assets into digital tokens, and it has the potential to offer numerous benefits within the pensions industry. To help listeners navigate this area, the discussion provides an introduction to the digital assets space and explains the key concepts, terminology and processes needed to understand and capitalise on this development.

 

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HL PensionsPod | Episode 28 | DWP's consultation on strengthening trustee governance

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Senior Associate Amol Chalisgaonkar is joined by Annabelle Hardiman, Trustee Director and Head of Professional Corporate Sole Trustee services at Independent Governance Group. Together, they discuss the DWP’s consultation on strengthening trustee governance, with a particular focus on its application to professional trusteeship. The conversation highlights how potential conflicts of interest arise and are managed, and how trustees balance their legal duties with scheme members’ expectations, providing insight into the complexities and best practices of modern pension scheme governance.

A link to the consultation can be found here.

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HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 58

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: a helpful case for trustees from the Ombudsman and several bits of news on the changing shape of UK pensions.

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 57

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: transfer changes on the horizon; guidance on value for money; developments on investments; and WASPI women dealt a blow.

 

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HL PensionsPod | Episode 27 | The year ahead for pensions

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Partners Katie Banks and Edward Brown look at the year ahead for the pensions industry. They delve into the changing nature of pension scheme trusteeship, changes to IHT, guided retirement and targeted support, scaling up, Virgin Media, upcoming cases and surplus. While there is an embarrassment of riches in the ever-changing pensions landscape, we hope this discussion provides a useful update on what to expect in 2026.

 

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