LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2011 Winners Announced
LexisNexis UK today announced the winners of its Taxation Awards 2011. These awards were presented at a prestigious gala ceremony held on 26 May at the London Hilton, Park Lane attended by more than 600 tax professionals.
The awards, now in their 12thyear, honour organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of taxation, whether in practice or in commerce, commending both individuals and teams.
Mike Truman, Editor of Taxation magazine, said: “The Taxation Awards celebrate excellence within our profession. All our winners and finalists illustrate the best in innovation, client service and dedication to our profession, and should feel proud of their exceptional achievements which have been recognised by their peers and judged by a highly discerning panel.”
Judged by experts from the tax, accountancy and legal professions, the full list of winners includes:
2011 Winners
· Best Big Four Tax Team – Deloitte – Dispute Resolution Group
· Best General Tax Practice – Wilson Partners
· Best High Net Worth Team – Deloitte International Private Client Team
· Best In-House Tax Team – Dixons Retail – The Tax Team
· Best International Tax Team – PwC – M&A Tax Team
· Best Tax Consultancy Team – E3 Consulting – Property Taxation Specialists
· Best Tax Investigations Team – McGrigors Tax
· Best Tax Team in a Large Firm – BDO
· Best Tax Team in a Law Firm – Burges Salmon – Tax Team
· Best Technological Innovation – IRIS Accountancy Solutions
· Best VAT Team – McGrigors – Tax
· Tax Writer of the Year – Graham Elliott, haysmacintyre
· Taxation’s Rising Star – Zoe Wyatt, Haines Watts
· Tax Personality of the Year –David Gauke
· Lifetime Achievement – Bruce Sutherland – Bruce Sutherland & Co
The judging panel included:
James Bullock, Partner, McGrigors
Keith Gordon, Barrister, Atlas Chambers
Penny Hamilton, Barrister, Pump Court Tax Chambers
Andrew Hubbard, Immediate Past President, CIOT
Chris Jones, Director Tax & Accountancy, LexisNexis
Peter Penneycard, Tax Consultant, formerly of Winter Rule
Chris Sanger, Chairman, ICAEW Tax Faculty
Paula Tallon, Owner, Tallon Tax
Mike Thexton, Taxation Awards Tax Writer of the Year 2010
Mike Truman, Editor, Taxation