Alex Horton joins Moore Kingston Smith as partner

Multi-disciplinary professional advisory firm Moore Kingston Smith has appointed Alex Horton as a partner in its media team. He brings more than a decade of experience advising clients in the entertainment sector.

Maureen Penfold, Moore Kingston Smith’s current managing partner said, “I’m delighted to welcome Alex to our growing firm, as we continue to build our holistic suite of services to support the needs of media professionals and businesses. Alex’s wide-ranging experience further strengthens our team of experts and the solutions they devise, while complementing our passion for providing a high-quality service for all our clients.”

The London wing of Moore in the UK, Moore Kingston Smith boasts over 70 partners and more than 700 people based in and around the capital city. In 2023, the firm celebrated its milestone of 100 years in business, and as it looks ahead to its second century, the firm has committed to a major expansion to grow its capabilities.

Moore Kingston Smith’s dedicated West-End office proactively supports the extensive range of needs of independent media businesses. It covers marketing services, film & TV and entertainment, theatre and CreaTech, and now hosts more than 100 media specialists.

Horton joins the team as a partner, and will use his 12 years of experience in guiding individuals and owner-managed businesses in the entertainment industry to advise clients across film, TV and theatre. In particular, he specialises in technical tax issues such as creative industry tax relief claims and a variety of HMRC tax inquiries. At the same time, he has extensive expertise in cross-border tax matters is supported by experience working with Los Angeles-based firms, overseeing US filing obligations and tax planning for UK clients.

Horton added of his appointment, “It’s fantastic to join Moore Kingston Smith’s dynamic and respected media team. I'm excited to be part of the collaborative culture here – it's the key to innovation and the development of quality solutions. I look forward to using my expertise to help our clients navigate the pressures they face and reach their goals in the evolving entertainment space.”