My role
I am a Tax Partner based in our Norwich office. My specialism is providing tax advice to Entrepreneurial businesses and their owners and other individuals. This can include advising upon international tax issues where businesses expand overseas or where individuals could have a tax liability in more than one country.
About me
I am qualified as a Chartered Accountant and have been a tax professional for over 20 years. I joined Lovewell Blake in 2008. I live in Norwich with my family. I enjoy spending time with my children and hit the treadmill to unwind.
My sectors and specialisms
- Services to Corporate clients
- Technology
- International tax
Speak to me about
- Research and Development tax
- Corporate Tax and business finance
- Exit planning
Latest Articles

National Payroll week
‘National Payroll Week’ runs from 5th - 9th of September and is a celebration of those individuals who help to get the nation paid on time.

Too many East Anglian businesses missing out on valuable R&D tax reliefs, says regional expert.
Many East Anglian businesses are missing out on generous research and development tax reliefs because they don’t realise they are eligible – or even that they are carrying out R&D in the first place. That is the view of one of the region’s leading R&D tax experts, who is leading a special webinar next month with the aim of helping more firms to access the valuable tax breaks.

HMRC clarifies off-payroll rules
HMRC has published a briefing on its approach to the changes to off-payroll working rules, commonly known as IR35, which will be introduced on 6 April 2021.

Tax incentives for electric cars
As tax advisers we have become accustomed to advising business owners of the potential tax savings associated with the purchase of electric and low emission vehicles.

A deal done - but much unfinished business
In the latest of our series of weekly Brexit Blogs, Mary Schofield of Lovewell Blake welcomes the EU/UK trade deal, but says there is much unfinished business.
Brexit uncertainty continues - but here are ten things we do know
In the latest of our series of weekly Brexit Blogs, Mary Schofield of Lovewell Blake says that even though the outcome of trade talks is uncertain, there are things that we already know about business life after 1 st January.

Phased approach to Post-Brexit importation rules provides a little clarity
In the latest of our series of weekly Brexit Blogs, Mary Schofield of Lovewell Blake explains how the government is planning a phased introduction of import controls once the transition period comes to an end.

Business Tax planning vital to maximise cashflow at this tricky time
With post-Covid cashflow the number one issue for many businesses, now is the time for some judicious business tax planning.

Norfolk's Tech sector well-set to take advantage of latest Government business support announcement
A £1.25 billion initiative to help businesses driving innovation and development through the coronavirus crisis could make a big impact on Norfolk’s burgeoning tech sector.

Government to defer IR35 reform - off-payroll working
The government has announced a delay to the proposed off-payroll working rules, IR35, from April 2020 to April 2021.

Tax relief on ultra-low emission and electric vehicles
If you are considering the purchase of a new car for your business then you may want to think about the benefits of an electric or ultra-low emissions vehicle (ULEVs).

How will the new off-payroll working affect you?
UK businesses and contractors should be aware of new rules taking effect from April 2020, regarding off-payroll working in the private sector, and how this will affect their business.