Date of issue: 5th April 2005

NEW PARTNERS STRENGTHEN CLEMENT KEYS SERVICE

Clement Keys, a top Birmingham firm of chartered accountants, has gained three new partners and several staff from well respected local practice, Felton & Co. The moves are the result of the partners of Felton & Co. deciding to move in different directions.

Shona Cutler, Neil Houghton and Chris Gupwell all became partners at Clement Keys in March and they and eight members of staff now operate from Clement Keys offices on Calthorpe Road.

"We are delighted that Shona, Neil and Chris have joined us," says Clement Keys managing partner, Michael Meakin.

"They are all well known and well respected within the West Midlands business community and between them have over 100 years of experience of working with clients in the Midlands."

Shona Cutler joins the firm's existing corporate tax partners Philip Cook and Manny Sahota, heading the firm's growing personal tax department. Chris Gupwell specialises in trusts, both family and charitable, whilst Neil Houghton has considerable general practice experience with particular expertise in partnerships and the not for profit sector.

"Joining Clement Keys offers us the opportunity to continue to provide our clients with the professional service that they have come to expect. We are all delighted with the move and look forward to an exciting future as part of the Clement Keys team," comments Neil Houghton.

"Clement Keys is experiencing substantial growth in business in several key sectors and these new appointments strengthen our teams at the highest level to ensure that our clients continue to receive the very best advice and levels of service," adds Michael Meakin.