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Burges Salmon—Silvana Van der Velde

09 February 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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A new director appointment for the firm’s corporate tax team

Burges Salmon has welcomed corporate tax expert Silvana Van der Velde, who joins the firm as a director in its corporate tax team

Silvana joins the firm from Travers Smith, where she was a senior associate in its tax department.

Silvana has extensive experience in the area of corporate tax, primarily within the private equity sector. She specialises in transactional tax and provides advice to a diverse range of clients, including investors, corporates and management teams. Her areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum of M&A, structuring and advisory tax matters, encompassing domestic and international contexts.

Qualified in Scots law, Silvana is a chartered tax adviser and member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

Silvana said of her appointment: ‘Burges Salmon is renowned for its exceptional corporate tax services, boasting a stellar team and an impressive client base. I’m thrilled to be joining the firm during this exciting phase of its growth strategy, and by contributing to the delivery of excellent client service and bolstering its market profile, I look forward to making a meaningful impact at the firm.’

Ian Carnochan, a partner in Burges Salmon’s corporate tax team, said: ‘We are very pleased to welcome a lawyer of Silvana’s standing to the team. Her expertise in transactional tax matters will play a pivotal role in our continued growth and in enabling us consistently to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.’

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