Areas of expertise
Venture capital schemes: seed enterprise investment scheme (SEIS), enterprise investment scheme (EIS), venture capital trusts (VCTs); tax advice on M&A transactions, reorganisations, flotations.
Experience
Adrian heads up Smith & Williamson’s private equity/venture capital tax team and specialises in providing tax advice on SEIS, EIS and VCTs.
He has advised on tax matters in relation to numerous corporate transactions, including M&A, reorganisations and flotations for public and private companies.
His clients are primarily focused in the private equity, financial services, media and technology sectors, and range from quoted companies to start-up businesses.
Notable achievements
- Advised on sale of publishing business for £150million.
- Advised on sale of online travel business for £55million.
- Runner-up for Best SEIS/EIS Tax Adviser at the EIS Association Awards for 2009-2011 and for 2013-14.
- Member of the EIS Association Tax & Technical committee, which regularly consults with HMRC and HM Treasury on the operation of the venture capital schemes and on draft legislation.
Professional qualifications/memberships
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).