Brewin Dolphin acquires actuarial consulting firm

The specialist consultancy writes expert witness reports for family solicitors advising on financial settlements in divorce cases where pensions are involved.

Mathieson Consulting will continue trading in its own name but become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brewin Dolphin Ltd.

Mathieson Consulting was founded by George Mathieson in 2008 primarily to provide expertise in the increasingly complex area of dealing with pensions within divorce proceedings.

The expertise within the company has also enabled it to provide expert witness services within related areas such as loss of ‘pension rights’ in tribunal settlements. As head of the firm, he and his 11 colleagues will remain at their office in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Mathieson Consulting will operate as an independent company within the Brewin Dolphin group. All reports produced for lawyers, their clients and the Family Court will continue to be produced with absolute independence.

George Mathieson, founder and director of Mathieson Consulting, said: “I look forward to leading the business in its next phase of growth. Our role as expert witness will not change. Our independence and impartiality remain of paramount importance as we continue to grow and support family solicitors. Looking ahead and with the assistance from Brewin Dolphin Plc, we plan to expand from the discipline of family law and provide our high-quality expert witness advice to other areas of law where expert input in relation to pensions is required such as personal injury, trusts and employment tribunals.”

Matt Sullivan, head of professional services at Brewin Dolphin, said: “Mathieson Consulting is a highly respected brand and one which brings complementary expertise to both solicitors and wealth advisors. Mathieson Consulting and Brewin Dolphin have much in common commercially, culturally and strategically and we look forward to advising family solicitors and clients in a logical and joined-up manner.”

The size of the acquisition is not being disclosed.