The employment and pensions team at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP has particular expertise in advising public sector pension schemes, social housing pension schemes, and university superannuation schemes, evidencing an ability to advise on a range of public and quasi-public sector schemes. The firm is recognised for its capabilities to advise clients on a range of issues including contractual arrangements with local authorities around payment for pension costs, as well as assisting providers with restructuring demands and the implementation of group structures. Douglas Mullen leads the team, and is particularly renowned for his work in the social housing and local government sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Doug Mullen is excellent. Very pragmatic, good understanding of the needs of his clients and delivers his advice in a way that is clear for all parties to understand.’
‘Understanding and knowledge of local government with specialists who are able to advise across disciplines such as employment, pensions, and constitutional matters.’
‘The knowledge and understanding of local authorities with an ability to collaborate across specialisms on complex matters.'
- 'Douglas Mullen - has the ability to make complex legal issues understandable to his clients. His advice was well laid out, and he responded when clarification and further information were sought.’
Key clients
- Housing 21
- Magenta Living
- British Union Conference of the Seventh Day Baptists
- Sports & Leisure Management Limited
- Gold Care Management Limited
- Wychavon Leisure
- Cambridgeshire Pension Fund
- Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
- Care Dorset
Work highlights
Advised Housing 21 on the pensions and immigration aspects of the due diligence carried out on the transfer of the 137 staff from Midland Hearts. Also advising on the pensions warranties and indemnities in the transfer agreement.
Advised Magenta on an application for early release of pension benefits on grounds of ill health from one of its former employees.
Advised the BUC on its consultation with pension scheme members about changing some pension scheme benefits so that the benefits can be insured by the pension scheme trustees.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Douglas Mullen