National independent law firm Stevens & Bolton LLP has announced the appointment of John Forde as a partner in its corporate tax and incentives practice.
Previously a specialist tax partner at Fladgate LLP and a Chartered Tax Adviser, John has extensive expertise advising clients on all aspects of UK taxation with a particular emphasis on corporate transactions and reconstructions; employee share incentives; and commercial property transactions. He also advises HNWIs and business owners on a breadth of personal tax matters including residence and domicile issues.
John’s appointment further strengthens Stevens & Bolton’s dedicated corporate tax group, which has an excellent reputation for its employee share scheme expertise and corporate advisory work.
Commenting on the firm’s latest hire, James Waddell, managing partner, said: 'We are excited to welcome John to our talented and growing corporate tax practice. Corporate tax and incentives are highly specialised areas that provide significant value to our client offering, and John’s expertise and network will be a great addition to our market-leading practice.
'He is joining the firm at an exciting time. 2024 marks our 150th anniversary and is a year where we have again delivered strong performance with double digit growth in revenue and PEP. In addition to some great laterals, we have also seen 17 excellent internal promotions reflecting our commitment to developing our talent alongside attracting the brightest and best from outside of the firm.'
Commenting on his appointment, John Forde, partner, added: 'I’m thrilled to be joining Stevens & Bolton. This move feels like the perfect fit for me, and I am eager to bring my passion for tax law to such a dynamic and respected firm. With the recent Budget introducing significant changes, I look forward to helping our clients navigate the new rules.'
