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Shaw Gibbs has announced the opening of its new Basingstoke office made up of former RSM employees.
The team will be led by corporate tax partner Tim Smith alongside Jo Gibbons, personal tax partner.
The firm said they bring with them expertise in corporate tax, personal tax, accounts and outsourcing experience after operating in the Basingstoke and surrounding area for numerous years.
The team will continue to be based in Basingstoke and act for a client-base of entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals, bringing their considerable skill, backed by large-firm experience, to the Shaw Gibbs group.
Shaw Gibbs, who received private equity funding in November 2022, has been looking for “progressive firms who operate in geographical markets with economic opportunity”.
Smith and Gibbins are joined by Matthew Brown, associate director and Karen Bushnell as manager. Andrea Chiossone also joins as assistant manager and Sophie Dodridge as associate.
Additionally, senior admin assistant Elyse Dight, associate director Richard Formosa, senior admin assistant Bev Harfield and assistant manager Jenni York will also be part of the team at Basingstoke.
The new office in Basingstoke is the fourth Shaw Gibbs office. With others located in Oxford, London and Farnham
Smith said: “I have spent many years in the Hampshire market, most recently as Managing Partner of the RSM Basingstoke office where, as a firm, we operated for over 20 years.
“We decided to join Shaw Gibbs because we share the same culture, with the understanding of the importance of relationships and the focus on delivering high quality service and advice. I am pleased to have been able to find a practice who could see the potential in the team continuing to service clients locally.”
Mark Jones, partnerships manager at Destination Basingstoke, added: “We are proud of our borough and actively promote Basingstoke and Deane as a great place to do business.
“Tim, Jo and their team have been very active in the local business community for many years and have always been very supportive. We are delighted that they are committed to Basingstoke and have set up their new office on Basing View. We wish them every success and look forward to continuing to work with them.”
