The international law firm Withers has added to its wealth planning team with the hire of George McCormick as a registered foreign lawyer.

The international law firm Withers has added to its wealth planning team with the hire of George McCormick as a registered foreign lawyer.

McCormick has Bar Licenses in the District of Columbia, Florida and Virginia in the US. Withers said he has a strong background in the fields of tax planning and compliance, as well as US pre-immigration and expatriation.

Most recently, he worked at the Florida Department of Revenue, where he advised legislators and agencies on federal and state tax laws and legislation.

“Successful families and entrepreneurs are facing increased scrutiny from governmental authorities around the world,” said Jay Krause, head of Withers’ wealth planning practice in Asia.