Expanding our leadership team with strategic appointments

5 January 2026 / Insight posted in Our people

We’re excited to announce our latest partner and director promotions at Moore Kingston Smith. These appointments reflect our commitment to empowering our people and strengthening leadership across our business.

Amar Shah is a general practice partner based at our Heathrow office. Amar’s expertise spans audit, tax and strategic advisory, working with owner-managed businesses and large groups, including private equity-backed businesses, across sectors such as property, construction, retail, manufacturing, professional services and the film and music industries.

John Williams, partner in our Employment Tax Services team in the City office, advises start-ups, public sector organisations and large corporates on compliance and advisory matters. John focuses on navigating employment tax and global mobility implications, while helping businesses attract and retain key talent.

Maverall Reynolds is a Financial Services partner in the City office, specialising in statutory audit and audit-related services for regulated and non-regulated entities in the financial services space. Maverall oversees audits for a broad range of clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing complex regulatory requirements.

Rob Kersse, a general practice partner in our West End office, brings extensive experience across diverse sectors, including media, marketing services, professional firms and technology. Rob works with clients ranging from start-ups and owner-managed companies to private equity-backed businesses and large corporate groups, helping them navigate complex financial challenges.

Will McMullan is a corporate audit partner based in the City office. Will specialises in leading large and complex audits, often involving overseas components, under both IFRS and UK GAAP. His experience spans recruitment, consultancy and professional services, retail, outsourced service providers and construction.

We’re also delighted to announce new director promotions: Mel Lambell in business outsourcing, Matt Earl and Jules Upton in general practice, Benjamin Ocquaye in IT assurance, Harry Dronfield in legal and Alan Booth in financial planning, recognising their exceptional leadership.

Matt Meadows, Managing Partner at Moore Kingston Smith said: “We’re delighted to acknowledge the outstanding talent, ambition and dedication across our firm, as reflected in another wave of very well-deserved promotions. These appointments truly speak to the strength of our people and the depth of leadership driving our continued success.”