Moore Kingston Smith announces four partner promotions

Moore Kingston Smith is pleased to announce that Matt Banton, Michelle Denny, Ben Leandro and Paul Winterflood have been promoted to partner.

Matt Banton is an audit partner based in the City office, continuing to help drive forward the firm’s large audit business across all teams.

Michelle Denny-West is a tax partner working with the central tax team and also supporting the firm’s Romford office.

Ben Leandro is a forensics partner helping to support the firm’s growing team of specialist forensic accountants.

Paul Winterflood is a corporate finance partner, specialising in technology, media and marketing services as part of the firm’s West End corporate finance team.

Managing Partner Maureen Penfold said: “I am delighted that Matt, Michelle, Ben and Paul are being promoted to partner. It is testament to their hard work over many years; each of them is thoroughly deserving of this recognition and I warmly welcome them to the partnership. I am confident that they will all achieve continued success in their widely differing areas of expertise. These promotions reflect our commitment to developing and investing in our people and our partnership, continuing along our trajectory of strong growth.”

Additionally, the firm announced several director promotions. Amy Cretten joins the board of Moore Kingston Smith HR Consultancy, while Thomas Hayden continues to lead and drive forward the firm’s R&D business. Paul Springfield is a director in the firm’s general practice team, supporting the growth of the Romford team.