By Business CNCT
Leading independent Glasgow law firm Mitchells Roberton has strengthened its private client offering with the appointment of Derek Hanlan as Tax Director.
Derek joins the long-established firm, which traces its origins in Glasgow to the 1740s, with more than 25 years’ experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and entrepreneurial clients on complex tax matters.
A law graduate of the University of Glasgow and member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), he also serves on its Scottish Technical Sub-Committee, contributing to the development of tax policy and guidance.
Ronald Inglis, Chairman of Mitchells Roberton, said: “Derek’s appointment is a significant step forward for the firm. We have been looking to secure the right individual with the right skillset to lead and grow our tax capability for some time, and Derek is an excellent fit.
“Private client work is at the heart of what we do, and Derek’s expertise will complement and enhance that offering. With anticipated changes and increased focus on areas such as inheritance tax and pensions planning, his insight will be invaluable to our clients.
“We have enjoyed a strong year at Mitchells Roberton and are committed to building on that success. As an independent, locally rooted firm, investing in high-calibre people like Derek is central to our continued growth.”
In his new role, Derek, whose career history includes positions within Big 4 accounting firms and business management consultants Craig Corporate, where he was Director of Taxation, will lead the firm’s tax services, with a focus on building and expanding its offering in response to growing client demand.
He will work closely with Mitchells Roberton’s established private client team, advising on areas including inheritance tax, capital gains tax, income tax and planning considerations around second homes and pensions.
He said: “I am delighted to be joining Mitchells Roberton at such an exciting time in its development. The firm has a strong reputation in private client work and a loyal client base, and I look forward to helping build on that.
“There is increasing complexity in the tax landscape, particularly around inheritance tax, capital gains and long-term wealth planning. My focus will be on delivering clear, practical advice to clients while growing the firm’s tax services in a strategic and sustainable way.
“I’m also looking forward to developing the team further as we expand the offering in the years ahead.”
Mitchells Roberton, one of the largest remaining independent law firms in the west of Scotland, has a long-established reputation for private client services, which have been built through generations of client relationships.
