Ian Pring joins Thomas Westcott partner team

Chartered Tax Adviser Ian Pring has joined Thomas Westcott as a Partner, based in the firm’s fast-growing Plymouth office.

Ian has joined Thomas Westcott following a 30-year career at PKF Francis Clark, where he helped lead the firm’s Property and Wealth teams from its Plymouth branch. Ian, who was born and raised in Plymouth, also spent six years working for the Inland Revenue.

Ian brings experience of advising on all areas of tax as well as specialist knowledge of property taxes, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax, and family business succession planning.

Managing Partner Shona Godefroy said: “Ian is extremely well-regarded and well-connected in Plymouth and joins Thomas Westcott at a very exciting time, as we continue to grow and develop our offering to clients.

“His appointment significantly enhances our specialist tax service to all clients, while supporting our growth in Plymouth. He brings an impressive breadth of knowledge and a wealth of experience and shares our ethos of offering outstanding, highly-customised client service.”

Ian said: “After 30 years in my previous role, I was ready for a new challenge and was attracted by Thomas Westcott’s approach of offering a very personal, face-to-face service.

“I am particularly looking forward to working with businesses in Plymouth and building on the firm’s existing relationships to help Thomas Westcott expand in my home city and across the region.”