Legis Group launches tax practice led by ex BDO Tax Director, Simon Graham

LEGIS GROUP has launched a tax service, led by a new management team combining over 50 years’ professional experience in the Guernsey Finance Industry.

Focused on delivering high quality services and practical solutions Legis Tax Services Limited, co-founded by Simon Graham, managing director, Francis Snoding, director and Paul O’Neill, director, will be launched on 1 October 2012.

The company will offer tax compliance and advisory services to individual private clients and owner-managed businesses as well as to local trust and fund administration companies.

Stuart Platt-Ransom, group managing director, believes the strategic decision to extend the services offered by the business will be welcomed by current and prospective clients.

”Legis Group boasts an impressive track record in the trust and fund space. We have demonstrated that we are a best of breed independent and I am confident that the new team, who boast a wealth of experience and knowledge, will be a successful extension to our growing business,” he said.

Legis Tax Services managing director, Simon Graham, said: “The Legis Group philosophy and culture is to place client needs at the forefront of all business activity and it is a great fit with our team who firmly believe in putting the client first.

”What sets us apart from our peers is that we provide a one-to-one service. We are approachable and have the ability to deal with complex tax issues and explain them in a clear concise manner.”

The new company has already achieved accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

Mr Snoding said: “This accreditation coupled with the management team’s proven track record in the local finance industry means that clients can take comfort from our experience in dealing with all matters of taxation issues relating to life in Guernsey. These could be local tax issues or even taxation consequences of the UK or French tax regimes on local residents.”

Mr O’Neill said: “The fact that the Legis Group is independent and wholly locally-owned is a positive factor for the new tax company.

“We plot our own course which allows us to explore and develop new opportunities which may not be possible under the constraints of a large corporate organisation.”