LawDeb's pensions governance expertise

Our pensions governance solutions are clear, compliant and built around your scheme. We provide independent pensions executive services, including outsourced pensions management, scheme secretarial and specialist support to projects, pension scheme trustees and corporates.

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What we deliver : Independent pensions governance expertise you can rely on

Effective pensions governance is no longer optional. Regulatory pressure is increasing, trustee accountability is under sharper scrutiny, and in‑house pension teams are often stretched to capacity.

LawDeb provides independent, expert pensions governance services that help pension scheme trustees and corporates meet regulatory expectations, reduce risk, and operate efficiently — whether support is needed on an interim, permanent or project basis.

Why strong pensions governance matters : Futureproof your scheme

Well‑governed pension schemes are more resilient, easier to manage and better equipped to meet member and regulatory expectations. Without sufficient governance resourcing, schemes face:

Increased compliance and regulatory risk
Key person dependency within in‑house teams
Delays in decision‑making and project delivery
Limited oversight of advisers and administrators

Our governance specialists provide clarity, structure and assurance — giving trustees and sponsors confidence that their scheme is being run in line with best practice and regulatory standards.

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Release your pensions pressure : Discover our services

Our pensions governance team provides independent pensions executive services, including outsourced pensions management, scheme secretarial and specialist support to projects, pension scheme trustees and corporates.

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Release your pensions pressure : Discover our services

Own Risk Assessment (ORA)

The General Code is The Pensions Regulator’s unified standard for how pension schemes should be governed and managed. One of the three pillars is the Own Risk Assessment (ORA). An ORA is needed for schemes with at least 100 members. The first ORA must be completed by the next scheme year end after 27 March 2026 and every three years thereafter. Are you prepared?

Outsourced Pensions Management

We have found that an increasing problem for Pension Schemes that operate in-house teams is key person risk. Coupled with that, recruiting the right replacements can often be a long and arduous process. The alternative is to outsource the pensions management function and take advantage of a team of experts, leveraging best practice and strong adviser relationships. Bespoke is the norm - rather than a fixed way of working, we will adapt to your approach, style and preferences depending on the support required.

Administration Oversight

In our role we monitor agreed key performance indicators (KPIs) providing visibility on a range of quantitative and qualitative measures of performance (not just SLAs). Chairing operational working group meetings with a standard agenda, which requires the administrator to present performance reports and update the trustee on issues.

Our approach to Scheme Secretarial roles:

Proactive and Strategic Governance - We emphasize a forward-thinking, strategic approach to governance. The team supports trustees in focusing on long-term objectives by managing operational details, ensuring timely and accurate documentation, and facilitating effective decision-making. Their proactive planning includes agenda setting, risk reviews, and aligning governance with regulatory expectations like the General Code.

Experienced and Collaborative Team - Our team embrace a collaborative style as part of our everyday activities which ensures seamless integration with trustee boards and advisers. We also leverage insights from its broader Law Debenture network, enhancing the depth and breadth of expertise available to cli

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