Bradford law firm Gordons has launched a tax unit following the appointment of solicitor Mark Rose as head of tax.

Mr Rose, who joins from the Leeds office of Addleshaw Goddard, advises on a broad range of taxes as they affect corporate and real estate matters, including stamp duty land tax, stamp taxes, VAT, capital gains tax and corporation tax.

Three years ago he advised on the tax aspects of the £145.5 million acquisition of Leeds-Bradford International Airport by Bridgepoint Capital.

For more details, read today's Telegraph & Argus.