Lovewell Blake appoints new corporate finance partner. Cooper returns to Lovewell Blake to co-lead its Corporate Finance team Quick Poll What is your main specialism? One click - no sign-up All data is anonymised. Polling helps Accountancy Group better understand the Accountancy Today audience and tailor its editorial. Chartered accountancy firm Lovewell Blake has appointed James Cooper as a corporate finance partner to co-lead the team alongside Matt Crawley. The appointment marks Cooper's return to Lovewell Blake, where he spent 11 years between 2005 and 2016. During his time at the firm, he qualified as both an accountant and a corporate finance practitioner. Cooper has since held senior positions across regional and national corporate finance practices, including a role at a regional M&A boutique and a partnership at a national corporate finance and business advisory firm. Kevin Bunting, managing partner of Lovewell Blake, said: "James brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the firm and this is an important step in the continuing growth of our corporate finance team. The team has seen significant deal flow for a number of years and James's arrival will further strengthen and grow our offering." Cooper added: "This is a full circle moment for me to be welcomed to the partnership, having spent an enjoyable decade at Lovewell Blake earlier in my career. I am excited to bring my national and regional experience of the lower-mid M&A market to Lovewell Blake corporate finance and look forward to reconnecting with colleagues and clients." Published: Just now

Lovewell Blake appoints Michael Morter as tax director. Lovewell Blake tax director Michael Morter (left) with tax partner Mary Schofield (Image: Blanc Creative) A leading East Anglian accountancy firm has appointed a new tax director. Michael Morter has joined Lovewell Blake, providing tax advice and planning to individuals and business owners. Mr Morter is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CTA) and the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), with 25 years' experience working for two other regional accountancy firms. "Recent years have brought with them significant changes to the tax system, particularly for wealth and assets, and I look forward to helping our clients navigate these changes and find solutions that work for them, their business and their family," he said. "One of the unique challenges we are seeing is the impact of technology on both the advice that people need, and how information is delivered to the tax authorities." Lovewell Blake tax director Michael Morter (left) with tax partner Mary Schofield (Image: Blanc Creative) Read More: Lovewell Blake serves more than 10,000 businesses and personal clients from its eight offices across the region. Mary Schofield, Lovewell Blake partner, added: "Michael brings a wealth of experience and tax knowledge to the firm, and the creation of this new post will strengthen our tax team and give greater depth to the advice we offer to our clients."