Purpose-led independent law firm Brabners has bolstered its tax advisory capability, as the firm looks to broaden and diversify the offering of its corporate team to meet the needs of its growing client base.
Multi-disciplinary tax specialist Euri Yoon joins Brabners as partner from Spencer West LLP and brings more than two decades of experience to the team – one of the largest corporate practices in the North of England – as it supports an increasing number of M&A, investment and exit mandates for public and private businesses in the UK and internationally.
Euri joins Brabners’ corporate team – ranked as one of the UK’s most active M&A advisors by Experian – as it targets further growth having delivered £800million-worth of deals in 2024 – a 31% increase on the prior year.
A solicitor, chartered tax adviser, accountant and MBA graduate, Euri has worked both in private practice and in-house for international organisations including British Airways and Samsung. Her depth of expertise has seen her advise on a wide range of corporate and commercial tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, property tax planning, corporate structuring, employment taxation and share schemes, as well as international tax issues for mobile employees and expatriates.
In her new role, Euri will focus on enhancing Brabners’ corporate tax advisory services, both by supporting the corporate team on transactions and drawing from her varied legal and accounting experience to aid the development of standalone tax-focused services. She will also play a key role in broadening the firm’s international tax practice, leveraging her extensive experience in supporting multinational corporations in expanding or relocating to the UK.
Her appointment further strengthens the complementary services within Brabners’ corporate practice as it leads on complex work on behalf of large multinational clients. Brabners is the only UK law firm with a dedicated in-house deal advisory team comprised of chartered accountants, offering clients access to leading financial and legal advice in one place.
Based primarily in London, Euri’s work will see her engage with colleagues across Brabners’ offices in Manchester, Lancashire and Leeds, as well as its recently upgraded home in Liverpool.
Euri Yoon, partner in the corporate team at Brabners, said: “Brabners’ reputation as a purpose-led firm with a strong culture and B Corp certification stood out to me. Together with the team’s standing as a top 20 M&A adviser nationally, its ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding service to its clients was a particular draw. Through both its client work and its social impact initiatives, Brabners is making real strides in delivering real and lasting change in the communities in which it operates.
“I’ve already had the chance to meet some incredibly welcoming colleagues, and I’m excited to start building a broader and more diverse tax practice here, with the potential to further develop the specialism for the firm in the future.”
Nik White, managing partner at Brabners, said: “Euri’s appointment brings a new dimension to our corporate team and aligns perfectly with our ambition to grow our transactional and specialist tax capabilities. Her extensive experience in both UK and cross-border matters will be invaluable as our national and international client base continues to grow.
“Continuing to invest in top talent remains a key priority for us, and Euri’s appointment – alongside our recognition as the UK’s Best Law Firm to Work For and, more recently, the Legal 500’s Northern Powerhouse Firm of the Year – is testament to this drive.”