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Fitzgerald & Law (F&L) has announced the appointment of Kiki Stannard as Tax Partner to lead the international private client and employers tax team.
Kiki, a Chartered Tax Advisor, brings to the firm extensive experience advising clients on employee reward and incentive planning, share plans and international assignments.
In his welcome announcement, Gabriel Parrish, F&L’s Senior Partner, commented; “Kiki is a recognised employment tax expert and we are really pleased to have her on board. Not only does Kiki advise on the complexities of the tax regime for employers but also understands the softer, less tangible elements of employee motivation and staff welfare. These skills are a valuable combination for our clients. F&L keeps on growing and the quality of this appointment reflects that.”
Kiki has previously lead Employment Tax and Employee Reward teams at RSM Tenon, Smith & Williamson, and Ernst & Young.
“I’m really looking forward to the new role - F&L is a leading UK global expansion advisor that has developed a reputation in the industry that really sets them apart. I look forward to helping clients - both existing and new - overcome many of the obstacles they will face when they’re entering the UK or European markets.”
Kiki Stannard is an experienced leader in global mobility, employer solutions and employment taxes, providing innovative and pragmatic solutions to employers on reward and tax issues.
About Fitzgerald & Law
Award winning UK inward investment specialists, Fitzgerald & Law (F&L) is the single source for all the professional advisory and support services companies need to manage the essential components of their business - freeing them up to concentrate on the bigger picture.
With offices in Central London and San Francisco, their multidisciplinary team of chartered accountants, lawyers, tax, HR, employee benefits, and IT professionals understand the issues facing businesses today and can provide intelligent, scalable solutions to both routine and complex business demands in diverse jurisdictions.
For more information, contact Kirstie Hegarty.