The firm said that strengthening its financial and tax leadership isn’t just a milestone for the business, it directly enhances the outcomes it delivers for clients managing complex lives.

UK-headquartered Hoxton Wealth, an International advisory firm, has appointed two senior figures: Michael Kerrison as CFO and Claire Spinks in the newly-created role of global head of tax (pictured below). They are both based in Dubai.

Michael Kerrison                   Claire Spinks

Kerrison has more than 25 years’ experience in life insurance, general insurance and reinsurance within finance, M&A, private equity backing, and operational and IT disciplines. Previously he was group CFO at UK wealth management firm Hurst Point Group; chief transformation officer and interim at Police Mutual Group, as well as running his own consultancy business.

Spinks has worked in private client taxation for more than 20 years, advising a range of clients from high net worth individuals and families, business owners, to internationally mobile individuals, trustees, and executors. A Chartered Tax Adviser with the STEP Advanced Certificate in UK tax for international clients, her expertise spans all aspects of UK taxation, with particular emphasis on residence, domicile, the remittance basis, CGT, IHT, trust taxation and succession planning.

“Michael’s wide experience over a long period coupled with Claire’s impressive track record in private client taxation, coupled with her deep expertise across areas like residence, domicile, and succession planning, will be a huge asset for us,” Oliver Gorman, revenue director at Hoxton Wealth, said. “Their commitment and ambition align perfectly with our entrepreneurial culture. We know they will be instrumental in ensuring we continue to provide our clients with holistic, meaningful advice at every stage of their financial journey.”

Since its inception in 2018 as Hoxton Capital Management, Hoxton Wealth (rebranded in 2024) has been expanding. Along with many other wealth managers, it opened a Middle East base in Dubai last year.

WealthBriefing has asked Hoxton if the appointments are for newly formed roles or if these two figures are replacing those who have left; it may update this article in due course. It had not received a response at the time of going to press.