AN experienced tax specialist has joined chartered accountants and business advisers Clive Owen & Co.
Simon Briton has been appointed as senior tax manager bringing with him considerable experience in accountancy and legal professions.
The focus of his work is on finding tax savings for businesses in the region, particularly in respect of commercial property and technology.
Briton moved from the North East to London in 1998, where he worked for global accountancy firms handling a wide range of matters for international clients. He qualified as a chartered tax adviser in 2001. He also worked for a leading London law firm and he qualified as a tax solicitor in 2003.
In 2005, Briton relocated back to the North East. Clive Owen says the appointment of a tax specialist who is also a solicitor brings with it significant benefits.
He said: “I am pleased to join the team at Clive Owen & Co.-- This is a really interesting time for the firm and I am delighted to be able to develop new initiatives. This is an exciting move for me and I am looking forward to working with a variety of clients across the region.”
Nicola Bellerby, tax partner at Clive Owen & Co’s Durham office, added: “Simon is a significant addition to the team. We are looking at new initiatives this year and the prospects of combining legal and accountancy expertise are very promising. Simon’s extensive knowledge will be immensely valuable.”
