Douglas Mullen
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLPThe agile team at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP has particular expertise in advising on public sector schemes. The team is recognised for its work in health and social care, as well as housing and local government. It is also well-regarded for its work in the charities/social businesses and education sectors. Anna Dabek is the practice head, while Douglas Mullen remains active in this space.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A very professional team who offer good focused advice which enables business decisions to be made and cases are handled efficiently. Doug Mullen's knowledge in this area is excellent.’
‘Doug is professional, punctual, and pragmatic. He has been extremely helpful in talking through various hypothetical possibilities. I have no doubt in his knowledge. Would happily recommend.’
‘Doug Mullen and his team provided an outstanding and personal service and exceptional customer care. Doug Mullen and his entire team coordinated well, providing a responsive, timely and reliable service.'
'Their client care and service were consistently exceptional across the whole team. Doug and all of his team members listened, understood well and were dependable. Communication was clear, organised and effective.'
- 'This practice specialises in social care and housing. As such they have an incredible knowledge of current issues in the sector. They share this with their clients through excellent podcasts, webinars and e-newsletters.'
- 'Doug Mullen provided an outstanding and personal service and exceptional customer care. He has a considerable depth of knowledge and expertise in pensions and employment. He listens and comprehends well and communicates complex things clearly in a straightforward way. '
Key clients
- Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
- Gold Care Management Services Limited
- Diffusion Elite Security Limited
- Sports & Leisure Management Limited
- Barnardos
- Activate Learning Education Trust
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Kent Pension Fund
- St Leger Homes
- Cartrefi Conwy
Work highlights
- Acting for councils on various pension risk sharing arrangements.
- Continuing to advise Gold Care Management Services Ltd on various pension matters.
- Helping Diffusion Elite Security Ltd in an appeal relating to the Pensions Regulator imposing penalties of £52,900 on the client for failure to complete its auto-enrollment re-declaration of compliance.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anna Dabek