About me

I specialise in a broad range of tax matters, including corporate restructuring, shareholder taxation, inheritance tax planning, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and the tax aspects of property development and investment.

I am a CIOT qualified Tax Director based in the Plymouth office, having joined Wilson Partners through the acquisition of Mark Holt & Co in 2024. I specialise in a broad range of tax matters, including corporate restructuring, shareholder taxation, inheritance tax planning, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and the tax aspects of property development and investment.

My involvement in the tax advisory services goes back over 25 years, previously working with a ‘Big 4’ firm in Belfast and other practices across London and Plymouth, where I provided tax advice to diverse individuals and businesses.

Beyond my professional role, I support local youth as Treasurer a local football club, an organisation that facilitates organised football for over 300 boys and girls. In my free time, I enjoy playing football (despite feeling my age on the pitch!), a round of golf, and spending quality time with my family.

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