Clare Hartnell, formerly Global Leader of Grant Thornton’s Real Estate & Construction practice, joins European Tax Advisory Practice at FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting announced today the appointment of Clare Hartnell as a Senior Managing Director in the Company’s European Tax Advisory practice. Clare will focus on real estate tax, working closely with Marvin Rust.

Clare has more than 25 years of experience in advising businesses in the real estate sector on taxation. Most recently, Clare sat as Global Leader of Grant Thornton’s Real Estate & Construction practice, where for 13 years she helped companies augment their value and navigate changing taxation policies. At FTI Consulting, Clare will advise property businesses ranging from regeneration projects to significant investors and developers on commercial and tax issues.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Marvin Rust, Head of the European Tax Advisory practice at FTI Consulting, said, “Clare is the perfect fit for our practice. The team currently provides a range of services to the real estate sector, including tax advisory, due diligence and transactional support. Clare’s experience in providing commercially-driven tax advice complements the service we provide to clients looking to increase the value of their businesses.”

Commenting on her appointment, Clare Hartnell said, “I am delighted to be joining FTI Consulting, a leader in real estate advisory services. The Company’s Tax Advisory practice and Strategic Communications segment both act for a number of household names in the real estate sector, whom I look forward to working with.”