Press Release
08 October 2007
McGrigors expands tax litigation team with the appointment of George Gillham
UK law firm McGrigors LLP has strengthened its double award-winning tax litigation and investigations team with the appointment of George Gillham as a SeniorSolicitor.
George is an experienced tax litigatorwho joins from Dorsey & Whitney. At McGrigors, George will be advising clients of the firm on contentious tax issues including the Foreign Income Dividend group litigation.
George is a former fast stream civil servant, Inland Revenue tax inspector, and policy adviser on corporation tax reform. Whilst in private practice, George has providedtechnical tax advice in relation to tax litigation matters, including running the CFC & Dividend and Thin Capitalisation group litigation cases, and has also advised in relation to non-contentious tax matters.
James Bullock, head of McGrigors' national litigation practice, said, "As our tax litigation practice continuesto grow we are always looking for outstanding lawyers to bolster our offering. We are delighted to have been able to recruit yet another such lawyer. George's calibre and background make him an excellent fit for us and he is the fourth addition to the tax team in the last year.”
Commenting on his move to McGrigors, George Gillham said, “I’m delighted to have joined the McGrigors' team. This is an exciting time for the firm as it continues to win new tax work of the highest quality.”For further information please contact:
Louisa Hollins
Financial Dynamics
Telephone - +44 (0) 20 7269 7108
Email - Louisa.hollins@fd.com
Andy Peat
Financial Dynamics
Telephone - +44 (0) 20 7269 7185
Email - andy.peat@fd.com