PEM strengthens tax team as Rachel Strother becomes Partner
Strother brings a wealth of experience in providing bespoke tax advice to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, owner-managed businesses and family investment companies.
Her specialist knowledge spans a broad range of private client matters with a particular interest in property-related issues including landed estates. Her dual qualification as both an accountant and a chartered tax adviser ensures that clients benefit from comprehensive, integrated advice that addresses both their personal and business interests.
Prior to joining PEM, Rachel worked at Dixon Wilson in London, where she achieved her ACA and CTA qualifications and was appointed Partner in 2021. Her background in the Capital has equipped her with a nuanced understanding of the complex tax needs facing UK-resident individuals, their families and their trusts and estates.
She says: “I am thrilled to join PEM’s Private Clients team at such an exciting time of growth. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to deliver tailored, forward-thinking tax solutions for our clients and to contribute to the continued success of the firm.”
Rachel’s arrival brings the Private Clients team to 35-strong, following a year where the firm welcomed Alice Johnson as Director in August 2024, Gail Mackie was promoted to Director in January 2025 and Simon Harmsworth joined as a Director, in February.
These developments have deepened the team’s collective experience and knowledge, further strengthening PEM’s position as a leading adviser to private clients in the region.
Nicola Anderson, PEM’s Head of Private Clients, said: “Rachel’s expertise and reputation in the private client sector are a tremendous asset to our team. Her appointment reflects our ongoing investment in top-tier talent and our dedication to providing the highest standard of advice to our clients. With Rachel on board, we are even better positioned to support the complex and evolving needs of high-net-worth individuals and their families.”