The Liverpool-based practice at Weightmans LLP has capabilities handling the full range of complex pensions matters for its broad client base, which features private sector employers, trustees and pension providers, as well as health, emergency services, education, and local and central government clients. Mark Poulston is at the team’s helm and harnesses expertise in insurance products, advising on the pensions aspects of insurance schemes from establishment through to termination. A substantial portion of Philip Woolham’s workload is also formed of complex public sector cases.
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‘They have strong expertise in police law and police pensions law, with a highly specialised understanding of the specific and atypical way it applies to police forces.’
'Knowledgeable, supportive, communicate in a professional, easily understandable style, open and honest.'
'Support from Mark Poulston and Philip Woolham has been excellent. They have communicated well, been helpful, advice has been strong and timely and have provided first class support through the process we have been dealing with. Cant recommend them enough.'
Key clients
- Leprino Foods Ltd
- German YMCA
- Southbank Centre Limited
- Surrey Police
- Sussex Police
- Colas Limited
- Science Museum Group
- Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
- The Post Office
- The Football Pools Limited
- London Business School
- Swissport GB Limited
Work highlights
Advised several trustee and employer clients, including Leprino Foods Limited, on risk transfer projects involving insurance buy-ins, buy-outs and the winding up of their defined benefit pension schemes.
Advised several clients, including the Science Museum Group, on terminating their participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme and the transition to defined contribution pension provision for future service.
Advised several university student unions on terminating their participation in the Students’ Union Superannuation Scheme.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mark Poulston
Other key lawyers
Philip Woolham