New Partner Announcement

18 Jan 2012

Simpson Grierson is delighted to welcome tax specialist Barney Cumberland to the partnership effective 1 January 2012.

Barney has made a significant contribution to the firm over the last 14 years with involvement in a number of significant tax cases, including handling the largest corporate tax dispute in New Zealand history. Barney's practice encompasses specialist advice in all aspects of New Zealand's domestic and international tax law, tax disputes and litigation, investment, governance and finance transactions - both domestic and cross-border.

"We are delighted to welcome Barney to the partnership" says Kevin Jaffe, Simpson Grierson's chairman. "His significant experience in both large domestic and cross-border tax matters will add even greater value to our clients' businesses. His knowledge of both the transactional and dispute resolution aspects of tax means that clients benefit from a complete 'cradle-to-grave' service for all their tax needs".

Barney is based in Auckland and adds significant depth to the already outstanding team.