Corporate Tax legislation is not only complex but also constantly changing.
Our expert tax team can help you and your business cope with your responsibilities, maximise your business profits and keep your tax burden to a minimum.
We can assist with:
- Compliance including the preparation of Corporate Tax self-assessment returns
- Calculation of liabilities
- Corresponding with the HM Revenue & Customs and agreeing on computations
- Preparing claims, and elections where appropriate, to minimise tax liabilities
Find out how we can assist you with your corporate tax obligations by contacting us now.
Meet the corporate tax experts
Chairman & Statutory Director
Jitendra Pattani’s portfolio of corporate and personal tax clients covers a wide range of business sectors, with particular focus and expertise in the hotels, renewable energy and fashion retail sectors, where he acts for several high net-worth clients with an international presence. Jitendra offers his clients technical expertise in areas that encompass corporate finance, including the due diligence of acquisitions and disposals and forensic accounting.
Special assignments undertaken by Jitendra include:
- advising on overall refinancing facilities of over £750 million for a substantial hotel group in Central London;
- advising on the £260 million acquisition of a hotel in Central London;
- advising on the £100 million sale of a hotel in Central London;
- advising on the portfolio sale of a collection of solar farms with a gross deal value of in excess of £50 million;
- acting as part of an expert witness team assisting the High Court in relation to a client’s claim for damages against a major Utilities company, where substantial damages of £2.7 million were awarded by the High Court in a landmark case.
Jitendra joined Wilder Coe in 1991 as an Audit Supervisor, was appointed as the firm’s Managing Partner in 2017 and appointed as Chairman in 2023.
He heads up Wilder Coe’s India desk, and in 2010 was awarded a British Government full Scholarship to attend an Executive Programme at the IM Ahmedabad, acclaimed as India’s Harvard, and ranked as one of the top international business schools. Through the programme, Jitendra gained valuable practical insight into the Indian markets and was able to cultivate a valuable network of contacts, aiding both Wilder Coe Ltd and our clients in business dealings in India.
Professional Memberships
- A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Audit
- Tax Planning
- Corporate Finance
- Forensic Accounting
- Management
Sectors of Expertise
- Renewable Energy
- Hotels
- Fashion Retail
Qualifications
- FCA
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Managing Partner & Statutory Director
Bee-Lean Chew provides her clients with a clear and understandable presentation of facts, in all matters relating to Forensic Accounting. As an experienced member of the Forensic Accounting team and a Certified Fraud Examiner, Bee can support you with personal and corporate investigations.
Her expertise extends to the greater corporate arena where she has years of experience in audit, financial reporting and taxation. She has advised clients of all sizes, including multi-national groups, on designing and implementing financial management systems. She is particularly adept at complex IT structures and internal controls. She acts as the principal in due diligence, forensic accounting and valuation assignments.
Bee also provides CPD training to solicitors and fellow business professionals.
Bee-Lean Chew trained with Wilder Coe and became a Partner in 2005. Bee became the Joint Managing Partner of Wilder Coe, alongside Robert Bradman, in 2023.
As well as being a Chartered Accountant, Bee has a degree in Law from Kent University, a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of Strathclyde, and is an ICAEW-accredited Forensic Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Member, Network of Independent Forensic Accountants
- Accredited Member of The Academy of Experts
- ICAEW-Accredited Forensic Accountant
- Member of ICAEW Audit and Assurance Faculty
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Audit
- Taxation
- Forensic Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Fraud
Qualifications
- FCA
- MAE (Member of the Academy of Experts)
- CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
Read Bee-Lean Chew’s latest insights:
- How can forensic accounting help you and your clients? - 28 Feb 23
- Richmond Half-Marathon Fundraiser - 18 Nov 22
- Investigating false accounting allegations - 24 Aug 22
Partner & Statutory Director
Tim’s passion lies in helping his clients maximise their wealth through successful tax planning for the future. Whether you are seeking a solution on the most efficient way to implement your inheritance plans or would simply like some plain-English advice on your tax liabilities, Tim is expertly placed to offer you a highly professional and personalised service.
Having previously worked for HMRC, Tim Cook can use his insights to assist with HMRC investigations and ensure that you are informed at all times, and can offer you clear and simple advice throughout the process.
His technical areas of expertise include tax planning, pensions, emigration and trusts. Tim works with entrepreneurs, and families from a wide range of backgrounds, based both in the UK and overseas.
Tim Cook joined Wilder Coe in 1996 and was made Tax Partner in 2001.
Professional Memberships
- Affiliate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Tax Planning
- Pension Planning
- Inheritance Tax
- Trusts
- HM Revenue and Customs Investigations
- International Tax
- Capital Gains Tax
Sectors of Expertise
- Entrepreneurs
- High Net-Worth Individuals
Read Tim Cook’s latest insights:
- Wilder Coe appoints two Tax Partners - 2 Apr 24
- Economic Crime Levy - 25 Apr 23
- UK IHT (Inheritance Tax) and planning strategies recording - 4 Jul 22
Partner
Charlotte has experience in the supervision and preparation of statutory accounts, and management accounts including tailored client-specific analysis and service charge accounts as well as the audit of statutory accounts and preparation of Corporation tax returns for companies.
Charlotte also has experience with charity independent examinations, charity audits and advisory work, looking after the majority of the firm's charity clients.
She has a portfolio of clients from a wide range of industries including, property investment and development, manufacturing, media, entertainment, IT and charities including owner-managed businesses through to large multinational organisations.
Charlotte Willmore joined Wilder Coe in September 2010 after completing her A-levels. She completed the AAT qualification followed by the ACA qualification in October 2015. After a brief stint at another firm, she re-joined as Audit Supervisor in March 2016. Since then, Charlotte has continued to progress her career at Wilder Coe through several more promotions, and as of October 2024, stepped into the position of Audit Partner.
Professional Memberships
- A Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians
- A Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Statutory audits
- Statutory accounts preparation
- Corporation tax
- Service charge accounts
- Charity independent examinations
- Charity audits
Qualifications
- ACA
- MAAT
Read Charlotte Willmore's latest insights:
- Five tips for effective charity management - 28 Apr 25
- Writing Charitable Objectives - 23 Apr 25
- Navigating Charity Governance - 26 Feb 25
Partner
Chris Gent provides clear, tailored advice to each client on the preparation and completion of statutory accounts, corporate tax compliance and matters relating to corporate finance. As a trusted advisor and consultant to owner-managed businesses, his expertise and insight into the running of small and medium-sized businesses is highly valued.
Chris is passionate about bringing together the right people at the right time, to support each client to achieve their business objectives. He would be happy to assist you in expanding your contact base in London.
Chris Gent is a Partner at Wilder Coe, having joined the firm in 2004. He previously spent three years at Lewis Golden & Co, where he qualified in 2003.
Professional Memberships
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Company Audit
- Statutory Accounts Production
- Corporate Taxation
- Due Diligence
- Business Planning
- Consultancy
- Networking
Sectors of Expertise
- Technology
- Media
- Fashion
- Hospitality
Qualifications
- FCA
- BA Economics
Read Chris Gent’s latest insights:
Partner (Tax)
Jamie Muirhead is a tax partner at Wilder Coe Ltd since April 2024, based in the City of London.
He advises on all aspects of UK tax compliance, with a particular focus on corporate and business taxes and cross-border work, and currently leads the Corporation Tax team at Wilder Coe Ltd.
Jamie also provides commercially focused tax advice to large corporate groups, international businesses and owner-managed companies across the full spectrum of UK business taxes.
He is experienced leading cross-border tax projects, M&A transaction support assignments, restructuring and reorganisation, and strategic advisory work, including to private equity-backed businesses and investors, and is known for providing practical, commercially driven advice aligned to wider business objectives.
He is a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) and a Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Areas of Expertise
- UK corporation tax and business taxes
- Cross-border & international tax
- Large corporate groups
- Transaction tax, M&A transaction support and tax covenant advice
- Tax-efficient acquisition and finance Structuring
- Tax due diligence
- Tax efficient exit structuring
- Group reorganisations
- HMRC enquiries & tax risk management
- Tax expert witness work and tax advice in the context of disputes
Experience
Jamie advises businesses on complex corporation tax and wider business tax matters, with particular expertise in transactions, structuring and international tax issues.
Representative experience includes:
- Advising on a series of complex deals in the hospitality sector, from refinancing with an international private credit lender on gross assets in excess of £1billion, to a landmark hotel sale in central London.
- Assisting an overseas buyer on the purchase of a small UK trading business, using both group and 3rd party funds, delivering tax efficient finance and acquisition structuring advice and implementation assistance, together with due diligence and SPA support.
- Assist UK and international groups on cross-border structuring, expansion projects and tax risk management, including in respect of international employees and global talent acquisition, managing payroll, VAT and permanent establishment risk.
- Advise an emerging VC fund on the restructure of investment holdings and financing loans to facilitate future growth plans.
- Assist an owner managed cross boarder group on a tax efficient management incentive plan and ‘buy-in’.
- Advising large corporate groups on tax governance, risk management and HMRC matters, group interest and loss planning, and on implementation of the response to legislative changes, including the corporate interest restriction, electricity generator levy and pillar 2.
- Providing expert advice and input on commercial matters including tax cashflow modelling and investment analysis.
- Acting as tax expert and advisor in commercial disputes and litigation matters, including in respect of a liquidated damages claim under an SPA, shareholder disputes, and the quantification of latent uncrystallised tax liabilities in a family dispute with cross-boarder marital assets.
Jamie works closely with boards, CFOs, investors, lawyers and corporate finance advisers to deliver commercially focused solutions on complex tax matters.
Professional Memberships
- Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Cantab
- ACA
- CTA
Partner
Caryl is a highly experienced audit and financial reporting specialist who supports a wide range of clients with clear, practical advice. She also leads the firm’s quality control processes and contributes to driving new technological developments across the practice.
Caryl joined Wilder Coe in 2008 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2010.
Expertise
- Audit
- Statutory Accounts
- Corporate Tax
- Service Charge Accounts
Sector Experience
- Renewables
- Property Investment
- Software • Pharmaceuticals
- Retail
- Entertainment
- Travel
Qualifications
- ACA
- BSc Economics and Finance
Read Caryl King’s latest insights:
- Credit management in the travel industry - 27 Jun 23
- Step: UP socials are back! Register for free ? - 22 Jun 22
- How can the travel industry attract talent? - 7 Jun 22
Senior Audit Manager
Samim is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), joining Wilder Coe in November 2024 as an Audit Senior Manager.
With over 15 years of experience in financial reporting, external audit, & regulatory compliance, Samim is renowned for his unwavering commitment to technical excellence and client service.
He has built his career within well‑respected mid‑tier accountancy firms, managing a wide range of complex engagements including multi‑currency group consolidations, IFRS and UK GAAP reporting, audits of listed and privately owned entities, and charity and not‑for‑profit assignments under the SORP framework.
Samim has extensive sector experience across charity, real estate, healthcare, entertainment, retail, education, hospitality, financial services, facilities management, pharmaceuticals, renewables, and technology.
He is known for his collaborative approach, attention to detail, and ability to support clients through technically challenging scenarios and regulatory requirements.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Financial Reporting
- Statutory Audit
- Charity Audit & Independent Examination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Corporate Taxation
Qualifications
- FCCA
- BBA (Hons) in Marketing
Senior Audit Manager
Alex is experienced in the preparation and audit of statutory accounts as well as the preparation of company Corporation Tax returns.
His portfolio includes clients within a diverse range of industries including software, manufacturing, fashion, consultancy and property investment and development. Alex prides himself on working together closely with clients to create practical solutions whilst assisting them to achieve their business objectives.
Alexander Boorman joined Wilder Coe in August 2012 after graduating from the University of Southampton where he studied Physics. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in August 2015. Since then he has become an Audit Supervisor at the firm and is responsible for the provision of training to new audit trainees as well as providing technical support.
Professional Memberships
- A Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Company Audit
- Statutory Accounts Production
- Corporate Taxation
Qualifications
- ACA
- BSc Physics
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