HW Fisher, the UK accountancy firm within the Sumer group, has appointed Daphne Hemingway to lead its Value Added Tax (VAT) practice.
Hemingway joins from Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax, also part of Sumer. She has around 30 years of experience in indirect tax.
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Her background includes VAT litigation and dispute resolution, with previous roles at both Big Four and mid-tier firms such as PWC, Deloitte, EY, Blick Rothenberg and RSM.
She has advised on specialist VAT issues including private education, complex property structures, partial exemption matters and VAT in corporate finance transactions.
HW Fisher managing partner Andrew Rich said: “We are delighted to welcome Daphne to the HW Fisher team.
“Her blend of deep technical expertise and fresh energy will add real value to both new and existing clients, further accelerating the growth of our market-leading specialist tax team.
“Being part of the Sumer Group has given us access to exceptional talent across the industry, and Daphne’s arrival is a pivotal step in driving our strategy and ambitious growth plans forward.”
Hemingway has also worked with not-for-profit organisations, helping charities and similar bodies manage VAT rules and compliance.
Her sector experience spans property and construction, banking and financial services, technology, and the music, media, sport and entertainment industries.
Hemingway said: “I’m genuinely delighted to be joining HW Fisher. From my very first conversations with the team, it was clear how much passion and pride there is in the VAT practice, and I’m excited to contribute to its continued growth.
“Building a dedicated VAT advisory team at Jerroms Miller was an incredibly rewarding experience, and I’m looking forward to bringing that knowledge into a new environment.
“Most of all, I’m eager to work closely with our clients and help deliver the kind of support and insight that truly makes a difference.”
