Renowned Tax & Estate Planning Lawyer Philip Harrison Joins Wilkes
Specialist tax and estate planning lawyer Philip Harrison has joined The Wilkes Partnership in a consultancy deal designed to bolster our offering to private clients and the owners of private businesses.
Philip, whose previous experience includes roles such as National Head of Tax for global law firm Eversheds will play a key role in the growth of our private client and tax team and help take our firm to the next level of UK and international tax expertise.
In his new role at Wilkes, Philip will bring more than three decades of experience advising business owners and high net worth individuals on personal tax planning , especially in the fields of capital gains tax and inheritance tax, and more general estate planning, an area of specialisation which includes the protection of family wealth as well as tax planning. Philip has particular expertise in advising internationally mobile clients.
This latest addition to Wilkes enhances the private client team and is part of a long-term growth strategy which aims to increase expertise across all areas of the firm. Philip’s arrival follows the firm’s recent merger with fellow Birmingham firm Coley & Tilley.
Nigel Wood, Senior Partner at The Wilkes Partnership, says: “Philip’s consultancy with Wilkes shows the scale of ambition that we have to service our clients, new and existing, to an increasingly higher standard. Philip’s expertise continues to enhance the talent in our Private Client Team and, following the addition of other talent across the firm, take the next step on our road to growth in 2019 and beyond.”
Philip Harrison, Consultant for The Wilkes Partnership, says: “I was seeking an opportunity to build a relationship with a successful law firm and from the outset the cultural match with Wilkes seemed ideal for me. The association will enable me to offer a high level UK and international tax and estate planning service to complement the services already offered by the firm.”
“I am looking forward to working closely with Andrew Hasnip and Ellie Holland to continue to build the team at Wilkes and help fulfil the overall objective of consolidating and developing Wilkes’ position as a leader in the region, offering private client services across the spectrum and focusing in particular on UK and international tax advice.”
Philip can be contacted on 0121 233 4333 or [email protected].
