Azets strengthens North West tax team with partner appointment

Azets, the UK Top 10 Accountancy firm, has appointed Laura Duggan as a Tax Partner to strengthen its corporate tax services offering in the North West. She is based in Azets’ Manchester office, covering the firm’s six offices in the region.

Laura, a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser with over 18 years’ experience, has a  tax advisory background built on experience working in both large regional and international accountancy firms. She brings expertise across a wide range of corporate and personal taxes for the Owner Managed Business sector advising on all tax aspects from the company through to its shareholders and their personal taxes.

Laura is experienced in tax transaction advisory services such as group re-organisations and share sale agreements together with tax advisory in relation to shares incentives, succession planning, capital gains tax and R&D Tax Relief claims. As a result of her experience in both tax planning and compliance, she provides a comprehensive service to clients.

Laura brings with her a strong entrepreneurial spirit having most recently founded a tax team offering specialist add on services to many accountancy firms.  This unique blend of experience assists in the delivery of a flexible client focused approach understanding of the needs of an OMB from both an advisor and entrepreneurial owner perspective.

Laura Duggan, Tax Partner at Azets said:

“I’m excited to join the well regarded tax team at Azets at a time when the business is undergoing a rapid expansion and work with their varied client base. My experience in advising high-net worth individuals, SMEs, and owner-managed businesses will support Azets’ clients to navigate the current tax legislation.’’

Rob Wardle, Head of Tax at Azets in the North West said:

“I’m delighted to welcome Laura to our growing tax team. She brings considerable expertise and a strong track record in advising companies, entrepreneurs, wealthy individuals and their families on all aspects of corporate tax, inheritance tax and other personal tax matters. Her experience as a founder and entrepreneur will be a great asset to our clients giving her a unique insight and understanding of the challenges they often face.”

Rob Wardle added:

“There has never been a better time to think about joining Azets as we look to capitalise on growth to date and accelerate the next phase of development. We are actively looking to add talented people to our team in the North West at all levels, from school leavers to partners and everything in between. The region is booming thanks in part to high profile investments and it’s a great time to join a growing firm with ambitious plans.”