S&W is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandra Bray as Partner in its business tax team, based in Bristol.
Alexandra brings over 15 years’ experience in the profession and re-joins S&W following four and half years at KPMG. Prior to her first period at S&W (then part of Evelyn Partners), she also worked at PwC.
Over her career, Alexandra has worked with a wide range of businesses across sectors, advising leadership teams on complex financial, commercial, and transactional tax challenges.
This appointment forms part of a broader period of investment in the senior team in S&W’s Bristol office. Graham Charlton joined as a Partner in its private client tax services in January, Dan Goodall joined as a Consulting Partner this month, and in addition, Lynne Blakey (consulting) and Sabial Hanif (corporate finance), were both recently promoted to Partner in the Bristol office, further strengthening the firm’s regional leadership and advisory capability.
Alexandra Bray, Partner, S&W, comments: “I am delighted to be re-joining S&W at such an exciting point in its growth journey. The firm has an exceptional reputation for supporting ambitious businesses, and I look forward to working with clients across Bristol and the South West to deliver commercially grounded advice and support businesses as they navigate pivotal moments in their growth journey.”
Helen Bassett, Regional Managing Partner for Bristol, comments: “We are thrilled to welcome Alexandra back to our growing Bristol office. Her appointment comes during a busy period of significant investment in our senior team, with a number of new partners joining and progressing within the business, including recent appointments such as Graham Charlton and the promotions of Lynne Blakey and Sabial Hanif. I’m also proud that of the 14 Partners we now have in our office, seven are women – a testament to our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive Bristol leadership team.”
“Our Women in Business series is another example of how we champion diversity, inclusion and development across the region, and Alexandra’s leadership will further strengthen this focus. Alexandra’s background, advisory capability, and collaborative approach make her a fantastic addition to the team.”
S&W’s Bristol Women in Business series champions diversity, inclusion, and personal development, covering topics from neurodiversity to personal branding. Its next event on 5 March will celebrate International Women’s Day, bringing together local female leaders and founders to explore the theme “Give to Gain.”