Blackstone's Guide to the Pensions Act 2004 »

Martin Jenkins is a Partner in the pension team at Dickinson Dees Law Firm. He is secretary (formerly chairman) of the Northern Counties Group of the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), a member of the Association of Pension Lawyers (APL) and an adviser for the Pensions Advisory Service (OPAS). He regularly contributes to the pensions press and other media.
Martin Poore is a Partner in the pension team at Dickinson Dees Law Firm. He is a pension law specialist with experience of a wide range of issues arising in the field. Martin is a member of the Association of Pension Lawyers (APL) and is Treasurer and a co-ordinator of the North Eastern branch of the APL.

The Pensions Act 2004 is the most substantial change to pension law and practice since the Pensions Act 1995. The new Act comes into force in stages from April 2005 and will sweep away large portions of the existing regulatory regime for pensions. Together with the government's tax simplification proposals, contained in the Finance Act 2004, they will radically alter the conditions under which UK occupational pension schemes will operate. This practical Guide contains a copy of the Act and puts the provisions of the Act into context, providing a clear and concise explanation of the impact of the changes introduced. It is an invaluable resource for practitioners in the field.