Bishop Fleming, has announced its latest partner appointment as it continues its national growth drive. Joining the private equity tax team, Graham Charlton will help to grow the service across the firm.
Head of corporate tax, Chris Walklett, commented, “Graham was the perfect candidate to strengthen our tax team presence and expand the range of specialist services we can offer to our private clients across the country. We’re really looking forward to working with him during this exciting journey for Bishop Fleming.”
Bishop Fleming is an independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. The firm boasts a turnover of £43.1 million, and saw growth of almost 13% over the last 12 months. Leading the private equity tax division at Bishop Fleming, Charlton will focus his expertise on the firm’s management advisory services for private equity-backed clients and ensure that all clients receive consistent and experienced service.
A former tax director at PwC, he brings more than 19 years of experience in accountancy, advising numerous private equity-backed businesses throughout their lifecycle, preparing clients for sale, and guiding them through the sale process and into the next lifecycle.
He is the second partner hire in the first half of 2025, following Stephen Patey’s arrival in January in the audit team. Looking ahead, two further appointments are planned, according to a release from the firm.
Speaking on his new role, Charlton added, “I’m excited to join Bishop Fleming as part of its fast-growing team in Cheltenham at such a pivotal time for the firm. With its commitment to expanding its private equity tax offering and deal volumes expected to pick up significantly over the next calendar year, this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a specialist service that delivers real value to private equity-backed businesses and their management teams.”