Evelyn Partners appoints new tax director in Newcastle

Evelyn Partners has appointed Rajat Nayyar as a tax director in the firm’s Newcastle office. His appointment follows the firm’s acquisition of local firm Leathers LLP earlier this year and forms part of its “ambitious” growth plans for its professional services business in the North of England. Nayyar is said to have over 15 years experience advising clients on a broad range of tax issues and works with a wide range of businesses from start-ups to large multinational business. He joins Evelyn Partners from PwC where he spent four years working in its private business tax team and latterly leading the North East Innovations relief team. Prior to that he spent four years as a tax manager at UNW LLP in Newcastle, where he advised a portfolio of businesses ranging from SMEs to large corporates. Evelyn Partners said Nayyar brings a wealth of experience working with owner managed businesses and large corporates, advising on tax issues throughout the lifecycle of businesses, from inception to exit. He also has a strong background in corporation tax which has allowed him to develop specialisms in areas such as EIS/SEIS structures for startups, tax efficient share schemes and corporate structures, R&D tax relief, capital allowances and M&A tax matters. Sian Steele, head of Tax at Evelyn Partners, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Rajat to Evelyn Partners to help support the growth strategy for our professional services business in the North of England. Rajat’s appointment comes at an exciting time for the group as we invest in our team to enable us to work with more clients in the region. “Rajat’s extensive experience across a broad range of corporate tax areas will complement our national teams offering specialist advice on R&D tax relief, capital allowances and M&A tax. I look forward to working with Rajat as we continue to build our professional services business in Newcastle.” Nayyar added: “The prospect of being able to help shape Evelyn Partners’ growth for its professional services business in the North East was extremely compelling. I have been hugely impressed by the firm’s vision for the region and look forward to working with my new colleagues to deliver business tax advice to the vibrant, local business community.”