
BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm, has strengthened its tax practice with the addition of two new partners in the UK.
David Lewis, assuming the role of Tax Dispute Resolution partner, joins BDO’s Private Client Services team.
He brings more than 25 years of experience in investigative tax.
Based in the London office, Lewis will work with high-net-worth individuals and complex corporate organisations. He joins the firm from Forvis Mazars.
James Dye, appointed as a Tax Partner, will focus on growing the employment tax services in the southern region, targeting mid-market companies.
Dye will operate from BDO’s Reading office and boasts extensive experience in the Thames Valley and South West regions. He was previously positioned at Deloitte.

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By GlobalDataBDO head of Tax Adam Frais said: “David and James’s appointments are part of our ongoing investment into talented and high-performing individuals who offer a broad range of bespoke services. Both David and James bring a wealth of experience and expertise and are a valuable fit for our firm and culture.”
In June 2025, BDO Australia announced that Hellen Thomas and Nabil Hossain have been appointed as partners at the Canberra office. They are expected to enhance BDO’s advisory services for public sector clients in the region.
In January 2025, BDO welcomed Daniel Foster as a partner in its Cambridge office. Foster, who brings 14 years of experience from EY, including two as an audit partner, will contribute to the growth of BDO’s audit team in East Anglia.