Our team
We are our people. Our job is all about communication – talking to engineers and scientists, understanding their work, articulating in clear terms to support robust R&D tax credit claims. We are a small team who work closely together and have a shared drive. Our consultants have worked in the industry so know how to talk about it with their peers, whilst each also having many years of experience working on R&D claims. Your claims are in safe hands.
Philip Clarke
Managing Director, Software & Digital Specialist
Phil supports software claims, bringing his 20 years of experience as a developer, CTO and claimant, along with 8 years experience of applying HMRC’s guidelines to software R&D claims.
Mariam Livingstone
Engineering & Product Development Specialist
Mariam has over five years of experience supporting R&D tax credit claims. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and 11 years of industry experience, she assists claimants in non-software sectors in aligning with HMRC guidelines. Her deep technical knowledge and industry insight make her an invaluable resource.
Dr Miranda Nicholes
Science & Research Specialist
Miranda has wide experience supporting claims across sectors and specialises in research and scientific claims. Her PhD focussed on microbiology and biogeochemical cycles in glacial and marine environments.
David North
Software, Hardware & Electronics Specialist
David has a background in electronics engineering and over 20 years of experience as a software a developer and CTO. He has extensive experience of applying HMRC’s guidelines to R&D claims, and focuses on software and hardware claims.
Paul Warren
Lead Researcher & Technical Writer
Paul is a professional R&D researcher and technical writer with 10 years of experience in R&D tax credit claims and HMRC enquiry responses. He has a wealth of experience developing case studies and other content across multiple industries to support R&D tax credit claims, and produce responses to enquiry requests from HMRC.
Tumeka Burston
Claim Support & Research
Tumeka coordinates and supports the team with claim support and technical research. She has a background in software development, but supports across all sectors.
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