Lawyers hit high note with opera

Staff from law firm Allen & Overy had a taste of the stage when they took part in a special charity performance of The Magic Flute at Glyndebourne opera house.About 150 current and former employees participated in the one-off production on 13 February, making up the full cast and orchestra. Carine Chassol, a partner in the firm’s Paris office, sang the role of the Queen of the Night.
 

It’s untenable to have a normal retirement age in public-sector schemes that is significantly different from the state retirement age

Brian Bailey, Director of pensions, West Midlands Pension Fund and member of High Pay Commission