Business advisory firm Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of four new partners in its Belfast office.
The firm said it’s part of the appointment of 15 new partners in total across the island of Ireland in its audit, tax and advisory areas.
Grant Thornton said it’s now appointed 23 new partners in total in the last year as its growth continues.
In Northern Ireland, Áine Logan and Paul Prenter are appointed new advisory partners, with Bronagh Bourke becoming audit partner and Mark Bradley appointed tax partner.
It follows the firm’s announcement of six new partners in January last year, followed by Robert Fitzgerald, who joined as a financial services tax partner in March, and Emma Broderick, appointed head of indirect tax in September.
The firm this month closed a merger of its advisory and tax arms with Grant Thornton counterparts in the US. Grant Thornton said the deal created a new multinational platform.
The deal was first announced in October last year, and was backed by New York private equity firm New Mountain Capital. Its audit practice is continuing as an independent partnership.
Steve Tennant, chief executive of Grant Thornton Ireland, said the new partner announcement was “recognition of the exceptional talent within our firm and the momentum behind our groundbreaking new multinational platform”.
He said: “It also highlights the opportunities at Grant Thornton as we cater to a growing international client base as the first fully integrated US-Ireland professional services firm.
“Our new partners strengthen our expertise in key industries like financial services, technology, and healthcare. By combining local excellence with global capabilities and advanced technology, we’re setting a new standard in cross-border professional services.”
News Catch Up: Monday 20th January