The international law firm has bolstered its private client and tax team.

Withers has hired Jeremy Arnold, formerly of investment management firm Waypoint Capital, to a newly-created partner role within the firm's private client and tax team.

Arnold was originally an associate and partner at Withers from 1985 to 2006, following which he moved to Barclays Wealth. There, he helped to establish the group's wealth advisory arm. Two years later, he was appointed general counsel to Kedge Capital, which became Waypoint Capital.

In his new position, Arnold will act in a senior leadership role alongside other senior members of the team.

“As a senior member of our private client and tax team, Jeremy will play an important part in developing the practice," said Margaret Robertson, chief executive of Withers.

This publication is awaiting additional information on Arnold's responsibilities at the firm, and will update in due course.