UK Head of Tax at Reed Smith resigns…
Huw has substantial experience in advising on all aspects of UK corporate taxation and international tax. His first-rate credentials will complement Fladgate’s existing tax capability.
Huw has lectured regularly on taxation topics, including property taxes such as Stamp Duty Land Tax, joint ventures, international tax, mergers and acquisitions, management buyouts and property finance. He is the author of the tax chapter of the PLC tax manual on Property Tax and Tolley’s International Tax on stamp duty.
Commenting on the appointment, Fladgate’s head of tax, Andrew McKenzie, said: “Huw’s appointment is part of our strategy for expanding the firm’s tax team in response to client demand and we are delighted to welcome him to the firm. His experience will further diversify our capability in relation to the tax aspects of corporate transactions, employment issues and tax-driven property deals.”
Huw Witty added: “Fladgate’s commercial approach and commitment to expand this area of its business creates a platform from which I can further develop my practice. I very much look forward to working with the current team to develop its tax offering.”
This announcement builds upon other strategic appointments by the firm in recent weeks including employment partner Brian Palmer who joins from Charles Russell as head of Fladgate’s employment team and real estate litigation partner Jonathan Hibberts, previously at Denton Wilde Sapte.
Huw Witty
Career history
• Partner 2001 to date – Reed Smith (formerly Richards Butler)
• Partner 1995-2001 – Nabarro Nathanson
Publications and lecturing
• PLC tax manual chapter on property tax
• Tolley’s international tax and stamp duty
• Tolley’s Tax on Transactions
• Various articles in taxation journals on stamp duty, joint ventures, management buy outs and rent factoring
• Regularly lectures for BPP Professional Education on property tax and Hawksmere, IRR and IBL on property tax, mergers and acquisitions, international mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures
Professional memberships
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Tax
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