Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has expanded its partnership with two promotions in its corporate tax and construction & engineering teams.
The promotions of Ian Carnochan and Richard Adams, which take effect from May 1, follow the recent arrival of Sarah Lane as a partner in its corporate tax team. Together they increase the firm’s number of partners to 88.
Burges Salmon, which also has an office in London, said the move reflected its work in areas where its knowledge, experience and skills deliver highly effective solutions to its clients’ complex needs.
Ian Carnochan, who joined the firm in 2012, will become a partner in its tax team. He specialises in corporate tax, advising on all areas of corporate, real estate and commercial tax. This includes advice to corporate, private and institutional clients on a wide range of UK and international transactions.
Richard Adams will become a partner in its construction and engineering team. Having worked in the construction industry prior to joining Burges Salmon in 2006, Richard qualified into the firm’s construction & engineering team in 2011. He advises a wide range of clients on contentious and non-contentious matters and has particular expertise in the energy, utilities and transport infrastructure sectors.
The two appointments follow the recent arrival of Sarah Lane as a partner in the firm’s corporate tax team. Sarah joined March 1, bringing extensive experience in tax in both legal and ‘big four’ accountancy firms.
Her expertise spans corporate and international tax with significant financial services and mergers and acquisitions experience. Sarah advises clients on a wide range of tax issues in finance and capital markets, funds, property and technology and also deals with UK and international tax controversy.
Burges Salmon senior partner Chris Seaton said: “Both corporate tax and construction and engineering are key areas for our business, where our teams advise clients on a wide range of complex and interesting matters. I am therefore delighted to announce these senior appointments and welcome all three to the partnership.”
Pictured, from left: Ian Carnochan, Sarah Lane and Richard Adams in Burges Salmon’s London office
