David Gillies – a manager in PwC’s private client team – is to lead a dedicated private client unit at Beaconsfield chartered accountant Harwood Hutton. Mr Gillies has more than 20 years’ experience in income, capital gains and inheritance taxes. He also has considerable experience dealing with residency and the tax issues surrounding the domiciles of investors. Partner Richard Hutton said: “Both individuals and trusts are demanding more and more advice to help them find their way through the increasingly complex maze of tax legislation. David Gillies’s appointment is fundamental to our commitment to deliver comprehensive support through our private client services team. We are delighted to have him on board and under his guidance we expect to double the size of the team over the coming months.”