Previously a partner at Speechly Bircham, Mr Turner advises on UK and international taxation issues affecting financial institutions, investment funds and inward investors on structuring transactions such as cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures. Mr Turner has also acted for corporate executives and business owners on issues such as implementing investment, exit strategies and executive compensation plans.

Mr Sami, formerly a senior associate at Simmons & Simmons, advises on a range of corporate, domestic and cross-border public and private M&A and equity capital markets/transactions. Mr Sami has experience advising investors and companies in private equity and venture capital transactions.

Martin Cornish, the managing partner of the London affiliate of Katten, said: "We face increasing demand from our clients for tax and corporate advice. I am delighted Andrew and Imran have joined us and I am confident they will make significant contributions to our growing tax and corporate practices."