Lee Blackshaw to lead Private Client Tax at Smith & Williamson’s Manchester office

Smith & Williamson has announced the appointment of Lee Blackshaw as head of its Manchester private client tax services team. This appointment follows Andrew McKenna’s promotion to head of Smith & Williamson’s Manchester office.

Lee previously spent over six years with PwC in Manchester, where he assisted entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses with their tax planning. and he will be advising a variety of high net worth individuals, business owners and trusts on a range of tax issues.

Lee said: “I’m very pleased to be joining Smith & Williamson; it’s a firm that matches the big 4 in its quality of advice, and I like that its focus on the owner underpins the whole brand.”

Andrew McKenna, head of Smith & Williamson’s Manchester office, commented: “Lee is a valuable new appointment who really strengthens our Northern offering. He brings significant experience and a wealth of knowledge and we are delighted to welcome him on board.”