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Get ready for the new mandatory identity verification requirements to be introduced this year

7 October 2025

A guide to the new Companies House mandatory identity verification requirements

Contributors:
Christina Sinclair, Tom Swan

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Man looking out over field of sheep

3 October 2025

Inheritance disputes and the disappointed farmer

Contributors:
Stephanie Hepburn, Elaine Brailsford

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Green burials. The most environmentally friendly option – until it isn’t.

3 October 2025

Green burials. The most environmentally friendly option – until it isn’t

Contributor: Stephanie Hepburn

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Finding solutions to clients’ legal problems requires technical excellence, practical experience, commercial awareness… and the ability to communicate it all clearly.

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A very high level of legal expertise is essential, but it is not enough on its own. Our clients also expect us to be embedded in their sectors, to understand the challenges they face, and to offer strategic advice that takes them closer to their commercial goals.

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Thomas is a Senior Solicitor in our Pensions team.

He advises a range of pension schemes, across a spectrum of scheme sizes, on all aspects of defined benefit pensions law and regulation.

Areas of practice include:

Sector experience includes:

  • 2022: Scotland

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  • Advising trustee clients on compliance with new regulatory code of practice.
  • Supporting trustee clients on de-risking transactions.
  • Advising trustee clients on member complaints and Pensions Ombudsman referrals.
  • Drafting and advising on execution of scheme rule amendments, including preparation of new Trust Deed and Rules.
  • Advising trustee clients on legislation and rule interpretation, including impact of legislative changes.

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Further information:

  • Member, Association of Pensions Lawyers (2022)

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Thomas Boyle - Senior Solicitor

Thomas Boyle
Senior Solicitor

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Articles and news published by or featuring: Thomas Boyle

Expectation vs reality: The Autumn Budget’s impact on pensions

7 November 2024

Expectation vs reality: The Autumn Budget’s impact on pensions

Contributor: Thomas Boyle

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A quick guide to member disputes

13 October 2023

A quick guide to member disputes

Contributor: Thomas Boyle

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