Ashfords appoints new partner to grow tax offer for clients

UK law firm Ashfords has appointed Tax Partner John Pindard as it looks to build further its tax advisory offer for organisations and private clients.

John advises clients on corporate tax matters across M&A, restructurings and reorganisations as well as supporting entrepreneurs on the tax implications of their investments, acquisitions and disposals.  He also advises on property tax matters across VAT, SDLT and taxes arising from property acquisitions, disposals and leases.

John worked for HMRC for 11 years in a number of technical advisory roles before becoming a solicitor. He joins Ashfords from Foot Anstey where he led the corporate tax team.  

Commenting on his appointment, John said:  “Ashfords' strengths across corporate/commercial, real estate and private wealth are a great platform.  I’m looking forward to working with the tax team to grow further the support we provide clients across the UK ”

Andrew Betteridge, Board member and Head of the firm’s Commercial Services division said:

“Being a valued partner to our clients means being able to respond quickly with the right expertise and insights to overcome challenges and realise opportunities. With tax often a critical aspect of what we do for both organisations and individuals. John’s arrival adds to our existing tax capabilities helping to ensure the right outcome for our clients -  whether that’s delivering commercial objectives, protecting family assets or making investments.”

Ashfords provides tax advice across a range of issues from tax strategy and company reorganisations through employee share incentive programmes and inheritance tax planning for individuals. The firm is investing to grow its offer across its five UK offices with recent appointments of a new head of corporate – Rory Suggett and a new head of litigation – Andrew Perkins.