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17 May 2012
Issue: 7514 / Categories: Legal News
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Ambitious for tax

Pinsent Masons stakes claim to tax title

Pinsent Masons has staked a claim to possessing the UK’s largest tax law department, following its merger with McGrigors last week. The combined firm of 1,500 lawyers, operating under the name of Pinsent Masons, has a team of 60 tax specialists and professional advisers, including chartered tax advisers and former senior tax inspectors.

Head of tax, Jason Collins said: “Tax is where law and accounting come together and we fundamentally believe that clients' needs are best served by having access to both disciplines under one roof.”

Issue: 7514 / Categories: Legal News
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NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

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