Johnston Carmichael strengthens VAT team with senior hire

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its specialist VAT team with the appointment of Alex Nicholson as partner and head of VAT and indirect tax, based in Newcastle.

He will be tasked with understanding the firm’s client base, assessing market opportunities, and developing strategic solutions for clients.

He said: “I joined Johnston Carmichael because of the culture of the firm and its people. I was blown away by the calibre of the Tax team and other members of the firm’s leadership who I met prior to joining.

“It’s great to join an ambitious, growing organisation, large enough to compete with any of the ‘big’ firms, but also one where its core beliefs and values create a strong culture of client service and excellence. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to lead and develop our expertise around VAT and indirect tax.”

He added: “I am already working closely with our teams across the business, reviewing some of the key challenges our clients face with the continued impact of Brexit and increasingly complex cross-border trade; rising costs; focus on automation, as well as generally assisting them in navigating the issues these taxes bring.”