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HWB appoints tax specialist as senior manager

Hampshire accountancy firm, HWB, has announced the appointment of tax expert Steven Martin to the role of senior tax manager, bringing more than 17 years of professional experience.  Martin previously held senior roles at Dorset-based Ward Goodman and at BDO. His specialisms include tax advice for individuals, trusts, estates and…

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Grant Thornton adds new tax director in the South

Business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK Advisory and Tax LLP has appointed Tom Rodwell as Private Capital tax director, enhancing its capabilities across the South and London advising private companies and their shareholders when they are considering selling their business. Based in Southampton, Rodwell brings 16 years of tax…

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BDO signs new 10-year office lease in Edinburgh

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has signed a new 10-year lease on a new office at 30 Semple Street. BDO will move into the 8,176 sq ft space in Autumn this year from its City Point base on Haymarket Terrace. The office will provide BDO with a modern, collaborative…

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PKF Francis Clark promotes four new partners

PKF Francis Clark has promoted Louise Bridgett, Matt Willmott, Nick Tippett and Nick Harris as four new partners.  Bridgett started her career with PKF Francis Clark as a graduate in 1997, rejoining the firm in 2012 after five years working in local government finance. Since being promoted to director in…

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Grant Thornton promotes innovation tax director in Southampton

Grant Thornton UK LLP has announced the promotion of Michael Cooper to the role of innovation tax director.  Based in Southampton, he will be part of the national innovation tax team, which is led by three partners and three directors, and supported by 50 specialists.  Cooper brings nearly two decades…

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Today’s news in brief – 7/3/2025

Shaw Gibbs has appointed Chris Wharton as an outsourcing partner. With 20 years of experience in financial transformation, he specializes in systems selection across industries such as real estate, retail, and hospitality. Previously an associate partner at Cooper Parry Esher, Wharton will be based in Shaw Gibbs’ Farnham office. He…

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Shaw Gibbs welcomes Chris Wharton as Outsourcing partner

Shaw Gibbs has announced the appointment of Chris Wharton as outsourcing partner. With 20 years of experience working with entrepreneurial businesses, he specialises in systems selection and transformation within client’s financial functions. Wharton, who the firm said brings a “robust practice background” in sectors such as real estate, manufacturing, retail,…

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Evelyn Partners rolls out Investment Roadshow in May and June

Evelyn Partners is rolling out its Investment Roadshow for financial advisers in May and June this year.  The Evelyn Partners Investment Roadshow 2025 will take place in seven locations across the country: Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Bristol and Southampton.    During the half-day events, delegates will hear from senior leaders…

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Grant Thornton advises on Meddbase sale to Cority Software

Grant Thornton UK’s Corporate Finance team has advised on the sale of fast-growing cloud-based health sector-focused software company, Medical Management Systems Ltd to international buyer Cority Software Inc. Founded in 2004, the company, which trades as Meddbase, was the first cloud-native clinical software solution designed for healthcare providers in the…

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Grant Thornton unveils raft of senior hires and promotions

Grant Thornton has announced a raft of senior hires and internal promotions including four new partners and three new directors. Most notably Antoinette Quinlan has joined the firm as partner in its Innovation Tax team. She has over twenty years’ experience advising clients around research and development (R&D) tax incentives…

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