S&W strengthens business tax team with Partner appointment

Simon is an asset management tax specialist with nearly 20 years’ experience advising clients on a wide range of structures, transactions, investments and business tax matters. His client base has included traditional and alternative investment funds, asset managers, institutional investors and wealth managers.

Prior to joining S&W, Simon spent 15 years at KPMG, most recently as a Partner in the alternative funds tax team, where he focused on private credit. He has deep technical expertise across the asset management lifecycle and is well‑regarded for providing commercially focused, practical advice in increasingly complex regulatory and tax environments.

Simon has also played an active role in shaping industry thinking, having participated in working groups relating to the reform of the carried interest tax regime and the introduction of the qualifying asset holding company regime. He has previously served on the tax committees of the Association of Real Estate Funds, the Investment Association and the Alternative Credit Council.

Simon Hart, Partner, Business Tax, S&W, commented: "I’m delighted to be joining S&W and look forward to working with colleagues to drive the continued growth of its business tax practice, particularly within financial services. S&W has strong momentum and a clear growth agenda, making this an exciting time to join. Asset managers and investors are facing increasingly complex tax challenges, requiring commercially focused solutions, and I look forward to working with clients to help them navigate these challenges and support their investment strategies and broader businesses."

Mark Webb, Head of Business Tax, S&W, added: "We are delighted to welcome Simon to the team. Simon’s appointment further strengthens our business tax capability, particularly in the asset management and alternative investment space. His depth of experience advising asset managers, combined with his involvement in key industry developments, will be invaluable to our clients as they respond to regulatory change and evolving market conditions.”