Terra Firma Chambers are to provide joint sponsorship of the Edinburgh Tax Network (ETN) in conjunction with Lusona, Scotland’s only specialist tax recruitment agency. The ETN was formed in 2009 as a means of promoting the tax profession through joint CPD and networking events. The organising committee consists of representatives from:- ·         The Chartered Institute of Taxation (Scotland Branch);·         The Faculty of Advocates Trust, Fiduciaries and Executries Group (TrustBar);·         The Faculty of Advocates Tax Law Group·         Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS);·         Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners Scotland (STEP Scotland);·         Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Lusona are working in partnership with the ETN to promote tax as a distinct profession, and to further the benefits of tax professionals working and socialising together on a regular basis. With a number of tax specialists active within the ETN, Terra Firma is delighted to be able to provide financial and administrative assistance in support of these aims. Emma Potter, Practice Manager of Terra Firma said: “We are delighted to be working in conjunction with Lusona in support of the ETN.  Terra Firma Chambers offers specialist Tax expertise with a number of our members regularly instructed to advise and represent clients on matters relating to all aspects of tax law.  Sponsorship of the ETN underlines the stable’s ongoing commitment to this area of practice.” Sarah McParland, Founding Director of Lusona added:” I have believed for many years that Tax Professionals underpin every single key financial decision in both our corporate and personal lives. It is eminently sensible that this incredibly valuable and well respected community should be recognised as a stand-alone Profession - who can achieve much more together than they can do in discrete groups dictated by qualification alone.” As part of the sponsorship package, Terra Firma and Lusona will be assisting with the organisation of two forthcoming ETN events.  Firstly, a seminar entitled ‘Capital Allowances – Taxing Times’ will be held on 23rd February and is eligible for 1 hour CPD with lunch included.  Secondly, a full day conference entitled ‘Rights to Information and the First Tier Tax Tribunal’ will be held on Thursday 8th March with a selection of speakers and full buffet lunch provided.  This event has been accredited for 4 hours of CPD.  Further information about both of these events can be found by visiting our seminar section.