{"id":610195,"date":"2026-05-29T11:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/610195\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:22:11","slug":"grant-thornton-uk-adds-four-equity-partners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/610195\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant Thornton UK adds four equity partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IAB-2-Grant.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n                        Grant Thornton UK has so far added 40 equity partners in 2026. Credit: JHVEPhoto\/Shutterstock.com.<\/p>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">Accounting practice Grant Thornton UK has added four equity partners across forensic services, indirect tax, public sector consulting and asset recovery practices.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Boddy becomes an equity partner in forensic and investigation services. He brings more than 20 years of experience in forensic accountancy focused on financial crime and governance matters.<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761291250_134_GD-brand.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>            Access deeper industry intelligence<\/p>\n<p>\n            Experience unmatched clarity with a single platform that combines unique data, AI, and human expertise.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/verdict.co.uk\/globaldata-intelligence-center?utm_source=Media-sites&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Verdict-Curve-Media-Media-Landing-Page-Banner-IC-Demo&amp;CampaignValue=701Ti00000blv0kIAA&amp;utm_content=RHS\" class=\"gms-find-out-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                Find out more<\/p>\n<p>            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>In Indirect Tax, Irena Scullion steps up to equity partner after more than 15 years advising on complex and fast-evolving tax issues, particularly in the technology, media and telecommunications and consumer sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Public sector consulting specialist Simon Christian joins the partnership with more than 18 years\u2019 experience across local government and the wider public sector, supporting large-scale transformation and financial sustainability projects.<\/p>\n<p>Ami Sweeney is promoted to equity partner in asset recovery. She has 17 years of experience in cross-border insolvency and asset recovery work.<\/p>\n<p>The company said the appointments support its partnership growth strategy, which includes continued investment in senior leadership.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Grant Thornton UK has brought in 40 equity partners to date. It aims to have 160 partners by the end of 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Grant Thornton UK CEO Malcolm Gomersall said: \u201cThese newly promoted partners represent the very best of our firm. They are trusted advisors with deep expertise in areas where our clients need clarity, confidence and specialist insight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir promotions reflect the impact they are already making and the leadership they will bring as we continue to grow. Together, they strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients while advancing our long-term ambitions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In March this year, Grant Thornton UK <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalaccountingbulletin.com\/news\/grant-thornton-uk-appoints-david-gartside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">appointed<\/a> David Gartside as chief digital officer.<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internationalaccountingbulletin.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/images\/newsletter-new.svg\" alt=\"Email newsletter icon\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Sign up for our daily news round-up!<br \/>\n                    Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.\n                <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Grant Thornton UK has so far added 40 equity partners in 2026. Credit: JHVEPhoto\/Shutterstock.com. 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