Freshfields appoints Head of Transfer Pricing Economics
International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has announced the appointment of [private]Danny Beeton as the firm’s Head of Transfer Pricing Economics.
Previously a partner and head of transfer pricing at accountant and business adviser Grant Thornton, Danny has over 20 years of experience as a strategic transfer pricing adviser defending companies in transfer pricing disputes as well as advising on implementing transfer pricing arrangements.
Murray Clayson, tax partner in the firm’s London office, said, ‘We are delighted that Danny is joining us at a time when transfer pricing is assuming ever-increasing importance to our clients. His strategic input on pricing methodology, valuation and economic theory will combine powerfully with our tax law practice and our commercial legal services, particularly in the dispute resolution, corporate and intellectual property areas.’
He added, ‘Danny’s expertise will also be highly valuable in business restructurings and in the M&A context.’
Commenting on his appointment, Danny said, ‘I am excited about this opportunity to present the market with a full service transfer pricing team that is independent of audit issues and enjoys Freshfields’ strength in depth and international reach.’
‘Freshfields has an enviable reputation for the technical quality of its corporate tax advice. The synergy of post-graduate transfer pricing economists with specialist tax, IP, corporate and competition lawyers will provide our clients with a comprehensive transfer pricing service including planning, valuation, compliance and defence.’
Profile: Danny Beeton
Formerly a lecturer at the University of London with a PhD in economics, Danny has spent the last 10 years at Grant Thornton, most recently as head of transfer pricing for the business adviser and also chairman of Grant Thornton’s European and global transfer pricing committees. Before Grant Thornton he was involved in international management consulting at one of the Big 4 accountancy firms.[/private]