Talking Law with Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

In this episode of HLC Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: a sight of relief at the Budget; guidance on dashboards; the SPP sets out its store; and CDC sparks interests.

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Could commercial lettings in mixed-use buildings become simpler? Tim Reid and Lucy Royle explore the Law Commission’s proposed reform of the 1987 Act right of first refusal regime.

Paul Tonkin and Lucy Redman discuss the Law Commission’s latest proposals for reform of the 1954 Act, from simplifying the contracting-out process to possible changes affecting renewal terms, redevelopment, interim rent and dispute resolution.

In this episode of HLC Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: PwC research suggests up to 80% of DB schemes could be insured within eight years; the Pensions Regulator is urging DB trustees to act now to optimise member outcomes; some worrying research from L&G; Pensions Policy Institute research shows 3 million pension pots remain lost; Howden Retirement surveys over 50 professional trustees on cyber risk; and over one in 10 chatbot pension answers are potentially harmful.

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader partners Nicola Evans and Angela Batterson introduce our upcoming annual Future of Insurance publication, opening the conversation on the forces shaping the sector and what lies ahead.

In this episode of HLC Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: Burnham’s big plans for the triple lock; Gen Z’s pitiful pensions; small pots consultation; news from the Regulator on scheme funding; and guidance on trustee’s investment duties.

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In this episode of HLC Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: extending targeting support, guidance on guided retirement, calls to delay value for money and the sad state of UK pensions savings.

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In this episode of HLC Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: evidence that the government coffers have done extremely well from the 2015 pension flexibilities; Master Trusts have a good run on investments; pensioner poverty is on the rise; and interest increases in AI decision making.

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In this episode of HLC Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: multi-employer CDC goes live; some help with AI; do you know where your surplus comes from; some insight into the Master Trust asset allocation; and good news for those taking an annuity.

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In this episode of HLC PensionsPod, senior associate Jade Rigby is joined with David Olstein, a partner in our New York office, for Part One of a three-part series on ERISA developments. Together, they introduce us to the world of ERISA, providing an overview of what ERISA is, the types of plans that fall within its scope, those that are exempt, the core fiduciary duties it imposes, and the regulators responsible for overseeing ERISA compliance.

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Please note that this podcast episode was recorded before the combination of Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft on 1 July 2026 to form Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. Any references to Hogan Lovells reflect the firm's position at the time of recording.

In this episode of HLC Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: tying the knot may become the default for couples; the DWP’s busy on guided retirement and the general levy; more rolled out on Value for Money; HMRC presses ahead with the government’s agenda on surplus reforms; the Pension Ombudsman and the Pension Protection Fund look back over the last year; and are you feeling the squeeze?

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In this episode of HLC PensionsPod, associate Kal Tsang is joined by senior associate Jim Davis to explore the topic of overpayments in pension schemes. They discuss the different types of overpayments, the options available to trustees when errors are identified, and the key legal defences members may raise – including estoppel, change of position, and laches. Drawing on the Pensions Ombudsman's 2025 factsheet and a series of recent determinations, they examine how these defences have been applied in practice and what distinguishes successful claims from unsuccessful ones. The episode concludes with practical takeaways for trustees on communicating with members, assessing defences at the internal dispute resolution stage and reducing the likelihood of complaints escalating to the Ombudsman.

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In this episode of HLC Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the FCA consults on new rules to improve standards in SIPPs; the gilt market’s reaction to Starmer’s resignation has been ‘relatively muted’; deferred member engagement rises up trustee agenda; DC pension pots could rise under megafund reforms; DB scheme trustees yet to assess the impact of health innovations on future liabilities; and trustees warn DB pension surplus release pressure could conflict with fiduciary duty.

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Stella Bliss, Ingrid Stables and Lucy Redman are back with the Summer 2026 Horizon Scanner to help you stay ahead of the key legal and regulatory developments affecting the real estate sector, including 1954 Act reform, building safety changes, the new contractual controls regulations, commonhold reform, the proposed ban on upwards-only rent reviews and Martyn's Law.

Jessica Hickson and Lucy Redman outline the changes introduced by the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, and discuss the practical steps required of those responsible for premises within its scope.

Chris Somorjay and Tim Reid unpack the ban on upwards‑only rent reviews, exploring what’s changed and what it means in practice for landlords and tenants.

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: surplus plans take shape; changes to transfers on the horizon; member-nominated trustees get vocal; should defined contribution members be worried about Space-X; and the nice problem of tax-free cash.

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In this episode of HL PensionsPod, senior associate Jade Rigby is joined with Dr. Thomas Frank, a senior associate in our employment practice in Germany. Together, they discuss the pensions landscape in Germany, the main types of pension arrangements and the absence of mandatory contribution powers, meaning many employees do not have any pensions entitlements. Jade and Thomas also look ahead at the reforms recently brought into Germany, introducing greater flexibility at retirement, the option of early pension payment and the expansion of defined contribution pension schemes.

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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 Regulator ups its intelligence levels; things hot up for superfunds; dashboards hit a milestone; the Pensions Ombudsman reflects; and some sobering news on the pensions disability gap.

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In this episode, Stephanie Yonekura, Practice Area Leader for the Hogan Lovells Investigations, White Collar, and Fraud practice, and Maggie Hedges, General Counsel at Hogan Lovells, are joined by Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States, for a timely discussion on the evolving investigations landscape.