RSM welcomes new tax partner
Mid-size firm RSM has appointed Irfan Butt as the firm’s newest tax partner, bolstering its real estate and construction team.
Joining the team after nearly 14 years at PwC, he brings experience from many UK and pan-European M&A transactions. Holding an Islamic finance qualification and membership with the Chartered Institute of Tax, he is also a Fellow with the ICAEW.
Howard Freedman, Head of Real Estate and Construction for RSM, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Irfan to the team. He brings with him unrivalled experience in advising real estate funds on tax structuring, and his expertise will be invaluable to our current and prospective real estate clients.”
Industry veteran retires from MHA Monahan
After 44 years in the industry, MHA Monahan’s Rory O’Donnell has announced his December retirement from the profession.
O’Donnell will continue to support Group Silverline Ltd as a Director following his retirement from MHA Monahan, utilizing his experience from across the South West and London.
Simon Tombs, Managing Partner for MHA Monahans, said: “Rory has made an outstanding and enduring contribution to the accountancy profession over the years and we’ve all benefitted from his breadth of knowledge, enthusiasm and good humor.
“We wish him a long and active retirement and he will truly be missed by everyone who has had the pleasure of working with him.”
Mazars appoints new partner and Head of Tax Investigations
Accountancy and advisory firm Mazars has welcomed Frank Strachan as its partner and Head of Tax Investigations, where he will focus on driving UK growth.
Strachan formerly worked as Head of Tax for Edwin Coe LLP, and brings over 30 years of experience in representing clients who are subject to HMRC investigations to his new position.
Lindsay Pentelow, Mazars’ UK Head of Tax, said: “Frank’s role as the leader of our controversy practice is critical in helping clients to ensure they pay the right amount of tax and protect themselves as fully as possible from the financial and reputational damage which can occur when disputes arise with the tax authorities.”
New partners join BDO’s Leeds and London offices
BDO has appointed Vanessa Lee and Oliver Back as partners within its Leeds and London offices, respectively.
Supporting the firm’s tax team across Yorkshire and the North West, Lee brings over 22 years of experience in high net-worth and complex tax planning advisory, supported by her time at EY.
Coming from PwC, Back will head up the London office’s new contract and commercial risk practice, helping clients manage risk.
Paul Eagland, Managing Partner at BDO, said: “Our Northern tax team will be further strengthened by Vanessa’s appointment and her deep understanding of the needs and challenges of high net worths will create even more added value to both our existing and future private clients.
“Our new contract and commercial risk offering is a real opportunity for us to further increase our advisory expertise and I am thrilled that Oliver is joining BDO to lead the team.”