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The legislation and a badly drafted trust deed help TPR in its pension liberation battle (LPA Umbrella Trust, Re, Pensions Regulator v A Admin Ltd)

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Published on: 19 May 2014

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What issues were considered in this case?
What conclusions did the court reach?
What was the court’s reasoning in reaching the conclusions it did?
What implications does the decision have for other similar trusts or entities?
What repercussions does the decision have for the members or beneficiaries of such trusts or entities?
How does the case demonstrate the effectiveness of the powers of TPR in dealing with pensions liberation matters?

Article summary

Pensions analysis: Trilby James of Burges Salmon LLP’s dispute resolution practice discusses the LPA Umbrella Trust, Re, Pensions Regulator v A Admin Ltd case in which the court rejected a strike-out application against a claim brought by the Pensions Regulator (TPR).

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