My role
I am a senior manager in our Norwich office tax team, supporting private clients and small owner managed businesses with a range of tax compliance and tailored tax planning advice. I hold both the Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualifications and joined Lovewell Blake in 2025 after 20 years’ experience of general practice in accounts and tax.
About me
In my spare time, I enjoy entertaining friends and family, walking and open water swimming.
My sectors and specialisms
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Private clients
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Small owner managed businesses
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Investment property
Speak to me about
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Tax compliance
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Tax planning including Income and capital gains taxes
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Succession planning and inheritance tax
Latest Articles

New 40% First Year Allowances – Leased assets
2025’s Autumn Statement heralded a couple of changes to the capital allowances regime. Alongside a reduction in the rate of writing down allowance, was the introduction of a new relief to operate in tandem with the existing First Year Allowances (FYA).

Budget reaction - Increase in dividend/landlord/savings tax
Sophie Spaul, Senior Tax Manager gives her view on the budget announcements


