BDO appoints a trio of new partners

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has announced the appointment of three new partners, further investing in its partnership.

Jen Hale has joined BDO as an audit partner in the firm’s Financial Services team, having built up over 10 years’ experience working in the sector. Hale’s role at BDO will see her working with mid-market businesses with a focus on the banking and alternative finance sector. She will be based at BDO’s London office.

Additionally, Gurj Sandhu joins BDO as a tax partner from Azets UK, where he was managing partner of the Birmingham office and national head of Capital Allowances. At BDO, he will be responsible for supporting mid-market businesses with their capital investment projects.

Sandhu will also support the development and growth of a specialist capital allowances team across the Northern region and will be based at BDO’s Birmingham office.

Finally, Debbie Knowles joins BDO’s Private Client Services tax team as partner. Her role at BDO will see Knowles supporting a wide range of professional services and other businesses on corporate and partnership tax matters, providing tax compliance and advisory services. She will be based in BDO’s London office.

Mark Shaw, managing partner at BDO, said: “Our ongoing investment into talented and high-performing individuals like Jen, Gurj and Debbie, who each bring an array of experience and expertise, offers new and existing clients alike the valuable advice required to help them succeed in their growth ambitions. They are a great addition to the team, and we’re delighted to have them on board.”