Fitzgerald and Law, the London based international professional services group today announced the opening of its first West Coast Office located at 388 Market Street, San Francisco and the appointment of Melissa Harkcom to head it up as Business Development Director.

The new office will focus on servicing existing clients as well as further developing the group’s portfolio of venture-backed companies entering the global expansion phase of their development.

Fitzgerald and Law’s international multidisciplinary offering to West Coast companies undergoing global expansion includes BPO, Accounting, Tax, Legal, HR & Benefits, Financial Services, Corporate Finance and IT in key global territories.

Gabriel Parrish, Fitzgerald and Law’s Global Expansion Partner commented “with a legal background including a business development role within Silicon Valley law firm, Osborne Clarke, Melissa is a key appointment for us with considerable experience in the global expansion market in which we specialise.” CEO, Alastair Law, commented further; “Melissa’s appointment, together with the new office, represents an important milestone in the development of our pan global offering, enabling us to better serve our existing and potential West Coast and US clients.

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Announcing Appointment:

Fitzgerald and Law today announced the appointment of Melissa Harkcom as US Business Development Director to head up their new West Coast Office in San Francisco.

“Melissa is a key appointment for us with considerable experience in the global expansion business development market in which we specialise.” Commented Gabriel Parrish, F&L’s Tax Advisory and Global Expansion Partner.

“Melissa is a perfect fit for F&L because she understands the tax and legal implications, which arise when a US headquartered company goes through the UK, European and Global expansion development phase. Her knowledge and experience of global expansion considerations, combined with her legal expertise, perfectly complement our existing team of international professionals”, added Alastair Law, CEO.

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