HaysMac is delighted to announce that Phil Clayton will join the firm as Partner in its Private Client Tax team, effective 16 March 2026. His appointment reflects HaysMac’s continued strategic investment in senior lateral talent and the expansion of its tax advisory capabilities.
Phil specialises in advising entrepreneurs, business owners, management teams, and high-profile individuals at every stage of the business lifecycle, from initial structuring and growth to disposals, takeovers, and succession planning. He also provides commercially focused, tax efficient guidance for sports professionals and entertainers on global endorsements, sponsorships, and personal planning.
At HaysMac, Phil will focus on delivering proactive, tailored tax advice for complex transactions, supporting clients’ growth and exit strategies, enhancing estate and personal tax planning solutions, and mentoring the next generation of tax advisory talent. His role will play a central part in strengthening the firm’s specialist services and deepening value for clients.
Phil said: “I’m excited to be joining HaysMac at such a dynamic stage in the firm’s growth. I look forward to helping clients navigate complex tax matters with clarity and confidence, while contributing to the development of the Private Client Tax team and building advisory solutions that make a tangible difference.”
Graeme Privett, Head of Private Client at HaysMac, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Phil to the partnership. His insight and leadership will enhance our ability to deliver proactive, commercially focused tax advice, supporting our clients’ ambitions across both personal and business matters. Phil’s arrival further strengthens our team and underlines our commitment to providing exceptional client service.”
Natasha Frangos, Managing Partner at HaysMac, stated: “Phil’s appointment is a key step for our Private Client Tax team. His expertise strengthens our leadership and enhances the service we provide to clients across major sectors and markets.”
His arrival reflects our commitment to investing in high-calibre talent which broadens our advisory capability as we continue delivering the commercially focused support our clients value. This appointment embodies our purpose – For Business, For People, For Good – and we’re delighted to welcome Phil to HaysMac, where he will make a positive impact on our clients and our people alike.”
This announcement follows an exceptional 12 months for HaysMac. Most recently, the firm was named ‘DEI Champion of the Year’ at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, recognised for the second consecutive year as one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2025 – Big Organisation’, and highly commended in the ‘Best Places to Work for Women’ category. These achievements build on HaysMac’s inclusion in eprivateclient’s ‘Top Accountancy Firms’ for 2025, ranking the leading UK tax advisory firms serving domestic and international private clients, their businesses, and families.
In January 2026, HaysMac celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of delivering exceptional service, fostering talent, and making a lasting impact across the business and social purpose community. This milestone year also saw the acquisition of Moore DM’s US Tax team, strengthening the firm’s international tax compliance offering and enhancing its Private Client Tax team to provide seamless cross-border support for entrepreneurs, business owners, and high net worth individuals.
