Blick Rothenberg appoints five new partners

Professional services firm Blick Rothenberg has appointed five new partners.

Gabby Donald joins the firm as a partner and has specialised in VAT for more than 20 years – she started her career at HMRC and has worked in roles across the Big 4 and industry.

Gabby said: “I am a Chartered Tax Adviser and chair of the CIOT’s indirect taxes committee. I have a particular specialism in VAT for the financial services sector and have worked with both industry and professional bodies on a wide variety of VAT policy issues in recent years, including consultations with HMRC and HM Treasury on the scope of VAT exemptions, reliefs and other policy changes.”

Helen Humphries was previously a director at BDO and has become a partner in the Private Client business of Blick Rothenberg. She brings over two decades of experience.

Helen said: “I advise and support across the full private client field in respect of both UK and international high net worth individuals, families and trustees. The tax landscape is changing for non-domiciled individuals and their families and whilst the ‘how’ is yet to be defined, it is clear that the impact will be significant and far reaching - and not just for the individuals. I am looking forward to helping people navigate this new landscape.”

Phil Barrett previously worked fifteen years at EY and around five years at Grant Thornton. He is a partner in the Corporate Tax team.

Phil said: “I bring a wealth of experience to Blick Rothenberg and am really looking forward to helping BR grow its corporate tax offering for its mid-market clients and targets. I will be supporting design and execute their tax strategy, ensuring that tax opportunities are fully exploited, whilst their tax risks are mitigated.”

Malli Kini has become a partner in the Private Client team. He has worked over 15 years at Big Four firms PwC and EY.

Malli said: “I provide tax advice to entrepreneurs (across their personal and company matters), other high-net-worth individuals, shareholders, trusts and family offices. I am taking a lead role for the Entrepreneurs practice at the firm. Although I am a tax specialist at heart, I spend much of my time acting as a sounding board for my clients on both tax and non-tax/commercial matters.”

Tomm Adams leads the International Pensions and Benefits advisory service of Blick Rothenberg. He previously worked in the global mobility consulting team of a Big Four firm and at a large HR consultancy firm.

Tomm said: “HR professionals are under pressure from hiring managers to offer competitive and innovative employee benefits that will seal the deal with the best candidates, which isn’t easy when operating internationally – and dealing with constantly evolving regulation across the globe. Clients welcome the clarity my team brings, enabling them to understand the pensions and benefits landscape across their footprint.”