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01 April 2026
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Arc Pensions Law—Kris Weber

 Legal director promoted to partner at specialist pensions firm

Arc Pensions Law has promoted Kris Weber to the partnership, effective from April 2026, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in its people and internal talent development. Weber joined the firm as a legal director in 2021 and brings more than 30 years of experience advising trustees and sponsoring employers on pensions law.

His practice focuses primarily on employer-side work, including auto-enrolment, defined benefit scheme matters and pensions aspects of corporate transactions such as M&A. He also holds industry roles, sitting on the editorial board of Practical Law Pensions and the Society of Pension Professionals’ covenant committee, and contributes to Tolley’s Pensions Law.

Commenting on his promotion, Weber said: ‘I am delighted to be joining the partnership at Arc… I look forward to contributing further to the firm’s continued growth and success.’ Managing partner Anna Copestake added: ‘We are very pleased to welcome Kris to the partnership… his promotion reflects both his significant contribution to the firm and our ongoing commitment to the development and progression of our people.

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