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A leading event in the pensions calendar : LawDeb Pensions Annual Debate

Law Debenture hosts its flagship annual Pensions Debate in the heart of Westminster on in mid-May each year. 

The event, which Law Debenture’s Mark Ashworth launched in 2004, draws more than 200+ pensions professionals from across the industry, in person and virtually, to enjoy a thought-provoking debate on a wide range of motions. 

13th May 2026 : Join us for the 2026 Annual Pensions Debate

The motion for this year’s Debate is: “This House believes that buying out remains the gold standard for DB members."

Our Chair will be Managing Director Sankar Mahalingham. 

Speaking for the motion will be Calum Cooper of Hymans Robertson and Jane Kola of Arc Pensions Law.

Speaking against the motion will be Hattie Clover of Clara and Richard Gibson of Barnett Waddingham.

In order to accommodate as many guests as possible, we are running the Debate as a hybrid event. Join us in London, Manchester or online. 

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