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Advisory firm Cooper Parry has appointed Russell Brooks as partner in its indirect tax team as it continues to expand in London and the South.
Brooks joins from Macquarie Group, where he was director overseeing all tax matters for the EMEA commodities and global markets division.
He has more than 20 years’ experience in indirect tax, including roles at HM Revenue and Customs, Big Four firms, and global energy company Gazprom.
According to Cooper Parry, the appointment supports its strategy to grow specialist expertise and strengthen its mid-market offering across the region.
Brooks said: “Indirect tax can be daunting – especially with so many developments over the last few years – but it doesn’t have to be. I love helping businesses take the heat out of it, so they can focus on what they do best.
“Having worked in practice, in-house and with HMRC, I know how to navigate the tricky stuff and turn it into something that works for you whether that be through optimisation of your indirect tax cash flow, better governance of your processes or working out the VAT liability of the goods or services your business supplies. I’m excited to be part of Cooper Parry’s bold, people-first approach and to help build something brilliant in London and the South.”
Simon Baines, head of tax at Cooper Parry, added: “We’re pleased to welcome Russ to the team. His considerable expertise in indirect tax and his ability to simplify the complex will be a huge asset to our clients.
“Additionally, his in-house experience enables him to see issues from a clients perspective and deliver advice accordingly. As we continue to grow our presence in London and the South, building capacity in areas like VAT is key and Russ’s appointment is a big step forward.”
