Norton Rose Fulbright appoints Dominic Stuttaford as Global Head of Tax

Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the appointment of London partner Dominic Stuttaford as its Global Head of Tax.

Previously the firm’s Head of Tax in Europe, the Middle East and Asia (EMEA), Dominic focuses on the tax aspects of corporate finance and other finance transactions and structures, with a particular interest in the insurance, resources and technology sectors.

Dominic’s experience includes the mergers and acquisitions of public and private companies, group restructurings and other finance structures. He also has an active litigation practice in the UK as well as internationally.

Gerry Pecht, Norton Rose Fulbright’s Global Chief Executive, said: “Dominic has a well-deserved reputation as a leader in tax law who excels in client service. He has been outstanding in his leadership of the EMEA tax team, and I am confident that he will deliver great results in this global role.”

Dominic, who has led the tax practice in EMEA for the past seven years, said: “Our firm has a strong tax practice around the world, and I look forward to collaborating with this talented group. I will use this role to help our team to identify contentious and non-contentious tax opportunities with our clients. In a time when the international tax world is changing rapidly, we provide a global offering to our clients which can help them navigate these challenges”

Dominic is recommended by Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, The Legal 500 United Kingdom and Who’s Who Legal Corporate Tax.

Paris partner Antoine Colonna d’Istria will be taking over from Dominic as the Head of Tax in EMEA and London partner Matthew Hodkin will be taking on the role of London Team Leader.