We are pleased to announce the appointment of experienced tax adviser Rob Pearce as Partner, further strengthening our owner-managed business offering across the South West.
Rob joins Hazlewoods from Bishop Fleming, where he spent 12 years advising family-owned and privately held businesses, and their owners, on a wide range of tax, succession and commercial matters.
His appointment marks a return to Hazlewoods, where he spent several years earlier in his career and completed his Chartered Tax qualifications.
Rob specialises in helping business owners and their families navigate long-term tax planning, succession and the broader commercial decisions associated with running and growing a successful business. Throughout his career, he has built longstanding client relationships, often becoming a trusted adviser on matters that extend well beyond tax.
Originally from Worcestershire, Rob will work with both new and existing Hazlewoods clients. He believes our breadth of specialist expertise is one of the firm’s key strengths in supporting owner-managed businesses.
Rob said, “Every client and every business is different, so I don’t believe in simply giving people a standard tax answer. My role is to understand what they are trying to achieve, put myself in their shoes and provide practical, commercial advice that works for their particular circumstances.
Tax is often only one part of a much wider picture. Business owners are making decisions about growth, succession, investment and their family’s future, and they need advice that reflects all of those considerations rather than looking at issues in isolation.
I’ve always had an affinity with Hazlewoods. It’s one of the largest independent firms in the South West, with partners who remain closely involved with both the business and its clients. That independence is increasingly unusual in the market and, for me, is a real strength.
Returning to Hazlewoods felt like a natural fit. The firm has an excellent reputation, high-quality people and real depth of expertise, which enables us to provide clients with the support they need while maintaining a personal and partner-led approach.”
Rob’s appointment reflects our continued investment in supporting owner-managed businesses with advice that combines technical expertise with a practical understanding of their individual circumstances.
James Morter, Managing Partner at Hazlewoods, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Rob back to Hazlewoods. He has an excellent reputation for building long-term trusted relationships and providing commercially focused advice to business owners and their families.
Business owners increasingly need advice that reflects both their commercial objectives and personal priorities. Rob’s experience, technical expertise and commercially focused approach make him an excellent addition to the partnership and further strengthen the support we provide across the region.”