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New partner Jonathan Ortner on market trends

10 July 2019

Taxation

We spoke with newly appointed Tax partner Jonathan Ortner about the top market trends that will affect his clients in the next year.

To read more about Jonathan's experience, click the 'View profile' link below.

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