Firm expands Salisbury’s private client tax services team

The firm has announced the appointment of Paul Harris, as a private client tax director at its Salisbury office. 

Paul specialises in tax for private clients, focusing particularly on financial aspects of running landed estates. He has over 20 years' experience as a tax adviser in the tax world.

Paul said: "I'm delighted to have joined the team at Smith & Williamson's Salisbury office, which in my opinion is the premier landed estate and private client tax services team in south England. I'm really looking forward to working with like-minded directors and exciting clients in the region and across the country."

Susan Shaw, head of Smith & Williamson's Salisbury office, said: "Paul has built up considerable experience within his sector and we are delighted to have him on board. We are looking forward to combining his expertise with the resources that Smith & Williamson has to offer, to provide a dynamic and progressive service." 

Paul has spent the last two years running the private client tax services group at BDO's Southampton office and prior to that he worked for ten years with the equivalent group at PwC's Reading office.

He has lived in the Winchester area for the past 20 years and is particularly interested in Victorian architecture and enjoys cycling and playing the bass guitar. 

Smith & Williamson is the 8^th largest UK accountancy firm*.  It also has an investment house with over £8.5bn funds under management.

*source: Accountancy magazine 2007

For further information contact:

Paul Harris, private client tax services director
Tel: 01722 434894      

Press Office:
Kate Harrison / Alison Hayman, 020 7131 4228 / 4138

Disclaimer

By necessity, this briefing can only provide a short overview and it is essential to seek professional advice before applying the contents of this article. No responsibility can be taken for any loss arising from action taken or refrained from on the basis of this publication. Details correct at time of writing. 

Note to editors

Smith & Williamson is an independent professional and financial services group employing over 1,400 people. The group is a leading provider of investment management, financial advisory and accountancy services to private clients, professional practices and mid-to-large corporates. The group operates from offices in London, Belfast, Bristol, Glasgow, Guildford, Maidstone, Salisbury, Southampton, and Worcester.

Smith & Williamson Limited