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HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 36

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. This week: a change at the top of the TPR and some information on their plans for the year; some help with keeping auditors at bay on Virgin Media; and WASPI women get militant.

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat Episode 35

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. This week: good news from the PPF; developments on derivatives; the government is asking for your thoughts on AI; news from the DWP; and the Pensions Regulator gets tough on scammers.

 

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HL PensionsPod | Episode 19 | Pension Trustee Liability Insurance

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Head of Pensions Katie Banks is joined by Lydia Savill, a partner in our Insurance team, as they discuss pension trustee liability (PTL) insurance – what it is, what it covers, common policy exclusions, the importance of notifying insurers of potential claims and circumstances, as well as tips for trustees looking at obtaining PTL insurance.

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat Episode 34

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. This week: Rachel Reeves gives a green light to using surplus; we take a look at the responses to recent government consultations; some good news from HMRC on tax codes; and no news is good news for auto-enrolment.

 

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HL PensionsPod | Episode 18 | 2025 - The Year Ahead for Pensions

In our New Year’s edition of HL PensionsPod, Head of Pensions Katie Banks and Pensions partner Edward Brown look at the year ahead for the pensions industry, discussing upcoming developments to the legal issues arising from the Virgin Media judgment, the anticipated Pension Schemes Bill, the government’s ongoing pensions investment review, and more.

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat Episode 33

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. This week: a new Pensions Minister; pensions positivity is on the rise; some news from the insurance market; and updates from the latest round of consultations.

 

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HL PensionsPod | Episode 17 | Duncan Buchanan – A Life in Pensions

This special edition of HL PensionsPod celebrates the distinguished career of Pensions partner Duncan Buchanan, who left us on 31 December 2024 to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.

 

In Duncan’s final appearance on our podcast series, we find him on a desert island interviewed by Peter Rennalls and Richard Seymour, both of the Pension Insurance Corporation, about his 30-year career in pensions. Join Duncan as he chooses the eight songs that best capture the various stages of his life, a book, and a luxury item.

 

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HL Pensions NewsBeat Episode 32

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. This week: more on the new DB funding regime; updates on pensions dashboards; an interesting case from the Court of Appeal on bankruptcy; and some bits on pensions scams.

 

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HL Real Distress | Insolvenzanfechtung

In dieser Folge von HL Real Distress sprechen Leonie Hartmann und Martin Günther mit ihrem Gast Dr. Markus Huber vom Hogan Lovells Restructuring and Special Situations Team über die Herausforderungen und Strategien rund um Insolvenzanfechtungen bei Distressed Acquisitions. Dr. Markus Huber gibt einen Überblick über die rechtlichen Grundlagen und Risiken, insbesondere bei Immobilienkäufen in Krisensituationen. Gemeinsam erörtern sie, wie sorgfältige Due Diligence, Bargeschäfte und Strategien wie die wertausschöpfende Belastung oder der Kauf vom Insolvenzverwalter genutzt werden können, um Risiken zu minimieren. Außerdem werfen sie einen Blick auf die Unterschiede zwischen deutschem und internationalem Insolvenzrecht, z. B. in Luxemburg. Eine spannende Folge für alle, die sich für rechtssichere Transaktionen im Immobilienbereich interessieren.

HL PensionsPod | Episode 16 | A Christmas Carol

In this festive edition of HL PensionsPod, Associates Kalon Tsang and Sam Lamsdale cover the case of Gianni’s Glasgow Ltd v The Pensions Regulator [2024], which explores the importance of incentives and communication in the issuing of escalating penalty notices, as well as provides an insight into how tribunals resolve disputes.

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