Blick Rothenberg hires five new partners

Audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg has appointed five new partners to its Private Client, VAT and Global Mobility teams.

Gabby Donald joins the firm as partner and has specialised in VAT for more than 20 years – she started her career at HMRC and has worked in roles across the Big 4 and industry.

Meanwhile, Helen Humphries who has become a partner in Private Client, has a career of in excess of 20 years. She was previously a director at BDO UK LLP.

Similarly, Phil Barrett who has been appointed as partner in Corporate Tax has 20 years’ experience with Grant Thornton and 15 years with EY.

Additionally, Malli Kini, partner in the Private Client team, has worked over 15 years in the Big 4 (PwC and EY) within their London private client teams.

Lastly, Tomm Adams, who leads the International Pensions and Benefits advisory service has become a partner in Global Mobility. Adams “honed his expertise” in the Big 4 global mobility consulting team and a major benefits consultancy firm.

Donald said: “I am a chartered tax adviser and chair of the CIOT’s indirect taxes committee. I have a particular specialism in VAT for the financial services sector and have worked with both industry and professional bodies on a wide variety of VAT policy issues in recent years, including consultations with HMRC and HM Treasury on the scope of VAT exemptions, reliefs and other policy changes.”

Humphries added: “I advise and support across the full private client field in respect of both UK and international high net worth individuals, families and trustees. The tax landscape is changing for non-domiciled individuals and their families and whilst the ‘how’ is yet to be defined, it is clear that the impact will be significant and far reaching – and not just for the individuals. I am looking forward to helping people navigate this new landscape.”

Nimesh Shah, CEO of the firm, concluded: “I am personally delighted to welcome Gabby, Phil, Malli, Helen and Tomm to Blick Rothenberg. Gabby, Phil, Malli and Helen represent our continued investment in the best talent in our award-winning Corporate Tax and Private Client teams, whilst Tomm, with his experience in international employment tax, international benefits and expatriate pensions will help grow and expand the services offered by our fast-growing Global Mobility offering.

“The strategic recruitment of five partners into Blick Rothenberg is an important element of our plans to build the #1 accountancy and tax advisory firm in London for international inbounds, the UK mid-market and private clients.”