The Tax Barrister UK Logo

Start Up and High Growth SME’s

Andy advises founders and high-growth technology businesses on the tax reliefs, share schemes and structures that help them scale – from R&D relief and EIS/SEIS to employee ownership.

Leading expert on Cryptocurrencies • Tax advisory • Tax issues • Investments • Property tax • Tax disputes • Relocation tax

Specialist tax advice for founders and high-growth businesses


Andy has advised many high-growth companies in the technology sector, helping them access the tax reliefs and structures designed to support innovation and growth.

His advice covers everything from a company's initial structuring through to the incentive and reward schemes that keep key people invested as the business scales.


Where Andy has advised


Andy's experience with start-ups and high-growth businesses spans:

  • Innovative incentives and reliefs
  • Research & Development (R&D) tax relief
  • The Patent Box scheme
  • Structuring EIS and SEIS companies
  • Employee share schemes, including EMI schemes and growth share arrangements
  • Employee Ownership Trusts

Straightforward advice, backed by real expertise


Andy lectures extensively on R&D relief, the Patent Box, EIS and SEIS, and Employee Ownership Trusts – and brings that same depth of knowledge to every client conversation, explained in plain English rather than legal jargon.

A view of the London Skyline

Tax tip:

R&D relief and the Patent Box can meaningfully reduce what a growing business pays in tax – but claims need to be structured properly from the outset to stand up to HMRC scrutiny.


Getting the structure right early – whether that's an EIS/SEIS-ready company, an EMI scheme, or a future Employee Ownership Trust – makes it far easier to bring in investment, reward key people, and plan an eventual exit.


Ask Andy

Other expertise

Digital Assets

Cryptocurrencies

Specialist advice on cryptocurrency taxation, including capital gains, income tax, and compliance.

Strategic Advice

Tax Planning

Strategic tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and private companies.

Global Solutions

International Tax

Cross-border tax advice for individuals and businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions.

VAT Expertise

VAT & Indirect Tax

Comprehensive VAT and indirect tax advice, including disputes and planning.

Business Tax

Corporate Tax

Tax advice for businesses on corporate structure, transactions and compliance.

FAQs for Start Up and High Growth SME’s

LEADING EXPERT ON CRYPTOCURRENCIES • TAX ADVISORY • TAX ISSUES • INVESTMENTS • PROPERTY TAX • TAX DISPUTES • RELOCATION TAX

News