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18 January 2017
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Michael McCormack—DAC Beachcroft

Firm adds tax director to London corporate team

DAC Beachcroft has announced the appointment of Michael McCormack as a tax director in its London corporate team.

Michael joins DAC Beachcroft from US firm Cooley, where he previously led the London tax team. Prior to that, he formerly launched a tax practice at Edwards WiIdman and was head of tax at legacy firm Salans, now part of Dentons.

With a particular focus on M&A and commercial work, Michael specialises in advising on the tax elements of corporate, finance and property deals.

DAC Beachcroft'shead of London corporate, Nick Gibbon, said: "This is a wonderful appointment to our growing tax team and we are delighted to welcome Michael on board. His arrival comes at a time of increasing M&A activity, both for our London team and the rest of our national corporate practice, so the timing is excellent."

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