29 March 2016
Press ReleasesJames Cowper Kreston has strengthened its 25-strong Business Tax team in the Thames Valley with the appointment of Mike Shearan.
Mike joined the firm on 14 March as a Senior Manager from Grant Thornton. He brings to the firm considerable experience in working with entrepreneurs and fast-growing businesses, and a detailed understanding of share option schemes, enterprise management incentive (EMI) options, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and on the tax implications of investments, acquisitions and disposals.
On joining the firm Mike said: “The Thames Valley is a hot bed of entrepreneurial talent, with a lot of young technology businesses and spin-outs from the various universities. There is high demand for advisers able to guide businesses through the tax complexities when putting in place various incentive schemes. James Cowper Kreston has a terrific reputation across the Thames Valley for acting for those businesses and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.”
Sharon Bedford, Partner and Head of Business Tax at James Cowper Kreston adds: “We are delighted by Mike’s decision to join the firm. He has a terrific reputation locally and across the wider Thames Valley. He will be a real asset to the firm and to our clients.”
James Cowper Kreston has twice been named Tax Team of the Year at the annual British Accountancy Awards in the past five years. The firm has ambitious plans for its Tax practice, looking to double the size of the team over the next few years.
