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21 November 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Taylor Wessing—Liz Wilson

Partner joins Tax & Incentives practice at law firm

Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of Liz Wilson as a partner in its Tax and Incentives practice.

Liz joins the firm from Squire Patton Boggs where she was a director. Prior to this, Liz spent 13 years at Macfarlanes.

Liz is dual qualified as a solicitor and a chartered tax adviser. She has experience working on cross-border tax issues across a range of areas including corporate transactions, private equity, commercial agreements, real estate and construction transactions, projects and debt finance.

Executive board member and partner, James Goold, said: “Liz is well-regarded in her field and is a perfect fit for us. I look forward to welcoming her to the team."

Welcoming Liz to the firm, managing partner, Shane Gleghorn, said: “Liz's appointment enhances our capability, providing more focus for clients and the taxation issues that need to be considered across all of their deals and investments. Her wealth of experience is invaluable".

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