Biography:

Paul Randall is a Senior Counsel at, and a former Partner in Hogan Lovells where he headed the London Executive Compensation and Share Incentives practice. He has 35 years’ experience of advising on the legal, tax and regulatory aspects of equity and cash-based incentive plans and employee trusts. He frequently advises in the context of corporate transactions including many IPOs, takeovers and capital raisings. He is a member of the Executive Committee of Share Plan Lawyers and the co-chair of the Share Plan Lawyers’ Corporate and Regulatory Committee.

Biography:

Nicole started her career working in the tax division at Ernst & Young, where she passed her ACA and CTA (ATII) examinations.

Nicole enjoyed studying so much she thought it might be ‘fun’ to experience a career at the front of the classroom and joined BPP as a tax tutor in 2000. She loves the challenge of breaking down a complex concept and explaining it in understandable terms.

At BPP Nicole taught tax papers for all accountancy qualifications as well as for ATT and CTA. She also produced teaching material for tax courses.

Nicole was responsible for managing relationships with key tax courses’ clients and in particular designing, managing and teaching on bespoke client courses.

As well as having extensive experience delivering face to face courses, Nicole has much experience of teaching online live courses, pioneering the use of interactive tools to engage students in remote study.

Nicole joined Tolley Exam Training in 2017 and teaches mainly in our London centre. She is also subject manager for ATT Paper 1 and CTA APS Individuals and as such is involved in the updating of material for these papers and giving exam feedback. Nicole has also written a number of articles for Taxation magazine.

Biography:

Joanne is a chartered accountant who brings with her seven years' experience at a Big Four accounting firm. As a Tax Manager at ForrestBrown, she advises a wide range of clients about the benefits of R&D tax incentives. Joanne also contributes to Tolley's Taxwise.

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David is a former partner in, and consultant to Larking Gowen, based in East Anglia, specialising in agriculture and associated private client work. He is a founder member and past chairman of the ICAEW Farming and Rural Business Community and the group’s subject matter expert. Since retiring from practice David continues his involvement with agriculture, both as a speaker at training conferences and as a farmer in his own right.

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Agnieszka Chamera is a lawyer and licensed tax adviser with extensive experience in tax advisory and consultancy on business transformations, as well as the performance of due diligence analyses.

Ms. Chamera conducts compulsory training for statutory auditors in law and taxes, organised by PKF Consult.

She is an author of the Poland country guide in Tolley’s Global Mobility/Employment Taxes.

Biography:

Thomas Außerlechner, certified public accountant and tax advisor, has been with PKF Österreicher & Partner GmbH & Co KG since 1995 and a partner since 2003. He specializes in special tax consulting (mergers & acquisitions, international tax law) and auditing of medium-sized companies and non-profit organizations, business valuation and special audits under corporate law.

Biography:

Cassandra has spent her career specialising in providing tax advisory services to private companies, owner managers and their businesses, advising on all aspects of taxation and their interaction. Cassandra enjoys analysing the ever-changing tax legislation in detail to provide tax efficient solutions that that are commercial and understandable. Cassandra is also a member of the CIOT Owner Managed Business Committee. Cassandra has co-authored Tolley’s Tax Planning For Owner Managed Businesses 2020-21, with her colleagues Craig Simpson and Richard Coombs at Bates Weston Tax Advisory Ltd.

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André is one of the founders of RSP International and since 2013 Managing Partner for Russia. He is a German Certified Auditor and Certified Tax Advisor. His main areas of expertise are taxes and accounting as well as general advice for foreign industrial investors coming to Russia.

André started his professional career in 1995 and worked in Germany as well as in many CEE countries. He is based in Russia since 2001. Beside his consulting work, he gives seminars and lectures on Russian related topics.

He is co-author of a commentary on Russian accounting (in German) as well as co-author of the Russian section of International Corporate Procedures from LexisNexis, and the Russia chapter in Tolley’s Global Mobility: Employment Taxes.

Biography:

Edd leads the indirect tax content team of Tolley. Edd and his team are responsible for a wide-range of indirect tax resources, including De Voil Indirect Tax Service, Tolley's VAT handbook and TolleyGuidance. Edd is a chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser with over a decade of experience in VAT and finance.

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James Kessler KC is particularly interested in taxation of foreign domiciliaries, offshore entities of all kinds, and trusts, wills and charities. Other interests include prosecution of tax crime in complex cases, particularly along the avoidance/evasion faultline, and freedom of information.

James has practiced as a barrister since 1985 and was appointed QC in 2003. He is also a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland.

He is in Band 1 in Chambers Directory in the Private Client Tax category, with a reference to "acumen and remarkable thoroughness of thought".

James is one of the founders of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, for whom he drafted the STEP Standard Provisions, and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

James has received the Geoffrey Shindler Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession (STEP Private Client Awards, 2011).

James is a contributor to Tolley’s Tax Planning title.

Biography:

Matthew has over 21 years’ experience gained in big4 practice, he joined BDO UK LLP as a Partner in May 2022 to lead the Customs, Excise and International Trade team.

Matthew focuses on providing advisory and compliance services to drive operational and duty efficiencies for businesses which import, manufacture, pack, distribute and export goods both within the UK and globally.

He has a particular interest in businesses within the Alcohol industry working with micro producers to global brands alike, gaining practical experience (even driven a forklift) on secondment to a UK production and distribution warehouse of a major brand.

Biography:

Shashi Satyal serves as the Managing Partner of PKF T R Upadhya & Co. in Nepal (PKF Nepal), boasting an impressive track record of over 33 years in serving clients in the realm of taxation. Throughout his tenure at PKF Nepal, Shashi has played a pivotal role within the team, specializing in assurance and tax advisory services.

His extensive experience extends to handling international clients, engaging with officials from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), as well as government organizations. Additionally, Shashi has held the esteemed position of Head of Tax and Advisory Department at PKF T R Upadhya & Co., representing clients during tax assessments, appeals for administrative review, and obtaining Advance Rulings on cross-border transactions, often serving as an expert before the Revenue Tribunal.

Shashi's professional expertise spans a wide spectrum, encompassing audit services, assurance, business advisory, taxation, investigation, and financial restructuring. His clientele includes public and private enterprises, subsidiaries of multinational corporations, manufacturing companies, banks, financial services institutions, hospitality businesses, infrastructure projects funded and multilateral agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. He possesses the knowledge and proficiency to guide clients in achieving their business objectives while offering a comprehensive array of services to foster their growth and protect their investments in Nepal.

Furthermore, Shashi Satyal has contributed significantly to the financial landscape of Nepal. He served as a member of the Accounting Standards Board in Nepal, playing a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (equivalent to IFRS) within the country. As a team leader and engagement partner, he has led various NFRS/IFRS convergence services and NFRS/IFRS financial statement audits across diverse sectors, including banking, government and regulatory bodies, manufacturing, insurance, hydropower, tourism, credit rating agencies, and the service industry.

Shashi Satyal holds a bachelor's degree in commerce with honors from Delhi University and is a qualified chartered accountant certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is also a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal, cementing his status as a respected and highly capable professional in the field.

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Josie advises on all aspects of UK employment law, acting for individuals, charities and businesses and advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Josie has experience in litigation involving equal pay, disability discrimination and sex discrimination. Josie also has experience in Data Subject Access Requests, preparing policies and staff handbooks, drafting contracts of employment and advising in relation to settlement agreements.

Biography:

Briony advises on all aspects of UK employment law, acting for both employers and employees, and advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Briony advises on litigation in the Employment Tribunal, including claims relating to unfair dismissal and discrimination. Briony also has experience in Data Subject Access Requests, preparing policies and staff handbooks, drafting contracts of employment and advising in relation to settlement agreements.

Biography:

Gill is a compelling seminar, in house and conference speaker with a strong gift for making topics in private client practice practical, engaging, authoritative and informative.

Gill works as a consultant and trainer with a number of large and small legal firms. She ran her own practice providing a consultancy service to practitioners on issues concerning Wills, Probate, Trusts and Tax between 1996-2013.

In 2000 Gill set up LawSkills Ltd offering technical and skills training for the Private Client Practitioner complemented by a dedicated and active website www.lawskills.co.uk.

Gill is author of The Law Society's Trust Practitioner's Handbook, Consultant editor for Tolley's IHT & Trusts & Estates online service, a solicitor with an MBA in Legal Practice Management and a consultant with Blake Morgan.  She is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) UK Practice Committee and the Association of Taxation Technicians.

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David is an experienced solicitor and member of Mewburn Ellis' legal services team.  David has extensive experience advising on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters. He has particular expertise in relation to disputes concerning patents, trade marks, and designs. He also advises on issues concerning copyright, domain names, confidential information, and Intellectual Property aspects of corporate and commercial transactions. David has advised on proceedings before the High Court, Court of Appeal, Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, and UK and EU Intellectual Property Offices.

Areas of Expertise

• IP litigation and dispute resolution
• Contentious trade mark office proceedings
• Management and protection of IP
• Drafting and negotiating IP contracts
• Conducting IP due diligence in connection with the sale or purchase of IP rights, or for corporate investments, M&A or IPOs

Biography:

Angela is an Associate Director at ForrestBrown and leads on the delivery of Patent Box relief claims for clients. She has more than a decade of experience with Big Four accounting and specialist R&D firms and is passionate about the benefits of Patent Box. Based in ForrestBrown’s Scotland office, Angela provides dedicated local support to ensure that Scottish businesses are maximising their reward for investment in innovation, as well as working with businesses across the UK.

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Maxine is a tax attorney and advisor who supports clients in tax controversy matters at both administrative and judicial levels. Her practice focuses on business and corporate taxation, with strong expertise in international and EU corporate tax law. She also delivers tax advisory services to assist clients navigate evolving regulatory landscapes.