Prompt and Professional Service
We understand how stressful tax can be. That's why we strive to provide prompt professional, valuable service to all our clients. You can trust us to handle your tax matters with care and efficiency.
Trusted Tax Consulting Services
Tax consulting and advisory
Offshore/onshore tax planning for companies & HNWIs, includes standard strategic guidance and one-off advice through to premier package of strategic advisory and planning.
HMRC enquiry defence & dispute resolution
We offer a support package on enquiries up to appeal stage or a premier package with unlimited case support through to and including full tax enquiry defence (COP8) from start to end, written submissions, negotiation strategy, appeals ADRs, HMRC Statutory Internal Reviews through to full representation at First & Upper Tier Tribunals.
Disclosures (WDF, NDO, CDF)
Our standard advice service or a full service from start to end, reports, full representation, joint disclosure sessions with clients. Settlement meetings.
R&D tax credit support & defence
Standard package from reviewing of a set number of claims and tactical input through to premier package, includes claim preparation, enquiry defence, and representation.
Client representation (ADR, Tribunals, HMRC meetings)
Standard package from support on meetings, no Tribunal preparation through to premier package, full support with all correspondence, meeting attendance and Tribunal defence.
Tax compliance monitoring
Standard package provides one annual compliance overview report by experienced tax professionals, or premier package an ongoing monitoring & quarterly board-level reviews, including:
- Full business risk reports for companies and HWNIs
- Tax planning
- R&D eligibility and risk
Training packages
From pre-recorded sessions to premier package of unlimited bespoke, personalised training in
- Compliance and risk training for accountants/agents/companies/businesses
- Interviewing skills.
- HMRC Enquiry defence training and more.
Tax planning and strategy
Standard package includes planning sessions (domestic only) through to premier package, full structuring, CGT/IHT mitigation, FICs, offshore assets, DAC6
Legal consulting
Standard package includes legal insight and premier provides full legal planning and consulting. International tax compliance standard package includes review and strategic guidance through to premier package of one to one access and representation. Personalised services, standard package of client services through to premier concierge-level personal service.
Client acquisition support services (meeting support, briefings, etc.)
Providing assistance and meeting support with prospective clients. Attendance at one or more client-facing meetings (via Zoom or in person) to provide credibility and answer compliance-related queries.
Give your clients peace of mind – with an independent, authoritative voice at the table.
When pitching or meeting with businesses regarding R&D tax relief claims, the presence of an experienced former HMRC enquiry officer can make the difference between hesitation and trust. Our presence signals confidence, expertise and readiness, not only to make a valid claim, but to defend it under scrutiny.
Starting from 3 client face to face meetings a year to the premier retainer package of unlimited meeting support, including pitch representations.
Our Teams
Comfort Iyiewuare Director
Brian Ducran Director
Brian Ducran Director
Head of Tax Legal Team
A former HMRC Solicitor's Office (SOLs) Officer and fully trained tax solicitor with extensive experience in complex tax litigation for HMRC, specialising in VAT and Corporation Tax cases. Trained in corporate tax and fully trained tax solicitor with 9 years extensive experience dealing with complex tax cases and lit
Head of Tax Legal Team
A former HMRC Solicitor's Office (SOLs) Officer and fully trained tax solicitor with extensive experience in complex tax litigation for HMRC, specialising in VAT and Corporation Tax cases. Trained in corporate tax and fully trained tax solicitor with 9 years extensive experience dealing with complex tax cases and litigation for HMRC, specialising in Corporation Tax, R&D, VAT and tax credits cases. With a strong background in both tax compliance, litigation and was at the forefront of developing HMRC’s current litigation strategy, including leading the implementation of the Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) to improve claim resolution. was at the forefront of developing HMRC's current litigation strategy
Brian Ducran Director
Brian Ducran Director
Brian Ducran Director
Head of Tax Compliance, Enquiries/Investigations and Training Team
With over 40 years of experience, a former senior leader in HMRC tax compliance with extensive experience in tax investigations.
As a former senior HMRC leader in R&D tax credit relief, he was responsible for compliance strategies.
With extensive experience in tax investigat
Head of Tax Compliance, Enquiries/Investigations and Training Team
With over 40 years of experience, a former senior leader in HMRC tax compliance with extensive experience in tax investigations.
As a former senior HMRC leader in R&D tax credit relief, he was responsible for compliance strategies.
With extensive experience in tax investigations (civil & criminal), bringing a wealth of knowledge in compliance and investigative standards.
Wrote training & guidance material for HMRC Enquiry officers and trained many senior HMRC tax investigators. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge in compliance and investigative standards.
VAT & International Tax & VAT
Brian Ducran Director
VAT & International Tax & VAT
Head of VAT & Head of International Tax
The VAT team contains a former senior HMRC VAT officer with experience in VAT policy and a background with the National Crime Agency and National Government.
Our International Tax Team is made up of banking and expertise in European tax, specialises in Polish and German company tax, expertise in tran
Head of VAT & Head of International Tax
The VAT team contains a former senior HMRC VAT officer with experience in VAT policy and a background with the National Crime Agency and National Government.
Our International Tax Team is made up of banking and expertise in European tax, specialises in Polish and German company tax, expertise in transfer pricing, and is capable of providing related advisory services.