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Mark heads the pensions team at Weightmans. He acts for private and public sector clients on a wide range of pension law matters including risk reduction projects, amending scheme documentation, the resolution of pensions disputes and the pensions aspects of corporate transactions.

Mark has been described by the Legal 500 directory as "having a wealth of pensions experience" gained from over 20 years of pensions practice. He has previously worked in-house for a major pensions provider, gaining practical experience in scheme management and trusteeship.

Mark is a Fellow of the Pensions Management Institute, a Chartered Insurance Practitioner and a full member of the Association of Pension Lawyers.

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  • 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.

    Legal 500 2026

  • Mark gives thoughtful consideration to complex matters. Mark is a very strong, very approachable practitioner. Mark delivers excellent advice and guidance. Mark is an excellent adviser with a great breadth of expertise and a strong commercial outlook.

    Chambers & Partners 2026

  • Mark Poulston advises on various pensions matters including the termination of pension schemes and pensions aspects of corporate transactions as well as risk management.

    Chambers & Partners 2026

  • Mark provides strong leadership for the pensions element.

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • Mark Poulston is an excellent subject matter expert who is practical and quick to respond with clear, actionable advice.

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • Mark Poulston is very responsive and practical in his advice. He is able to understand the situation quickly and provide timely and relevant recommendations.

    Legal 500 2025