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05 November 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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New Quadrant Partners—Paul Davidoff

Firm welcomes private client expert

Private client specialist Paul Davidoff has joined boutique firm New Quadrant Partners (NQP) as partner.

Paul moves to the firm from Moon Beever Solicitors, where he headed the private client team. He offers expertise in tax, trust and estate planning, including offshore matters, international succession planning, and trust creation.

NQP founder Louise Stoten commented: ‘Paul joins us with a wealth of experience advising onshore and offshore families. He will be working with some of the firm’s largest client families and dealing with succession and next generation issues. Many of our families have complex cross border tax issue and Paul’s experience in this area will be invaluable.’

Paul added: ‘I am delighted to have joined New Quadrant Partners, where the firm’s focus is solely on providing a high quality private client service and where my fellow team members know what they are doing and are a pleasure to work with.’

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