Siddique is our senior software specialist with an MSc. in Eng. and an MBA specialising in Technology Innovation and Commercialization. Following 5 years in technology and engineering, Siddique has spent the last 3 in professional services and consulting; Siddique has helped clients of all sizes (including Unicorns) across all sectors advance their R&D. Instilling best practices to maximise claim size, liaising with HMRC, and is experienced in inquiry and audit defense. P.S He is a professional balloon artist – check out his Instagram page to see his mind-blowing creations!

Before embarking into the realm of R&D Tax credits, Paddy completed a Masters in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Bristol where he was able to develop a strong set of technical skills and be at the forefront of innovation and research projects. During his time there he worked several jobs in the hospitality and sales sector to build an array of customer-facing skills. The vibrant music scene of Bristol allowed Paddy to cultivate his love for underground music where he was able to launch and run his music events brand, which led to DJ performances around the UK. Outside of work, Paddy loves sport and will be found at numerous sporting grounds around London most notably Stamford Bridge following his beloved Chelsea.

Tom comes from a strong Hospitality background sprinkled with a little bit of construction. Whilst studying for his degree in history, Tom found success working in stadium hospitality with a variety of management roles across some of London’s most historic sporting venues. These experiences helped Tom develop his interpersonal skills, whilst in the view of his two favourite sports – Football and Cricket! Now in the world of R&D Tax, Tom’s constant curiosity and eagerness to learn is helping him strive to his previous career successes. Out of the office, you’ll find Tom exploring London’s historical sites with a few pubs along the way!

After Taz had completed his master’s degree in Civil Engineering, from the University of Southampton, he spent 5 years working in London as a Structural Engineer for WSP, one of the world’s largest and leading engineering consultancies. He has designed everything from 35-storey buildings to 2-storey dwellings, in addition to multiple train stations. He continues to contribute his extensive industry knowledge to the team of consultants. Outside of the office, Taz can often be found at the gym, concerts, DJing at events, dissecting stock market movements, or rambling on about the UFC.

Jack studied Materials Engineering at university in London and this helped him develop skills across a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines. Whilst studying for his degree, he spent many years in pub management which has provided an in-depth understanding of both business requirements, and what it means to provide excellent customer service. After leaving university he gained hands-on quality control experience working in a chemical engineering plant before turning his attention to the wider world of innovation and R&D consultancy. When Jack is not researching and building technical narratives for R&D relief, he can be found building computers, designing websites, or down the pub boring his friends by explaining how the bartender poured his pint wrong.

After she completed her electrical engineering degree, Hafsa entered the realm of consultancy, specialized in providing tax consulting services, and gained a deep comprehension of Energy Tax Relief. For over three years, she has assisted businesses in navigating through the claim process to enhance the value of their operations and elevate their profitability. In her leisure time, Hafsa finds solace in the captivating mysteries of Agatha Christie/Maurice Leblanc, allowing her imagination to unravel intricate plots and delve into the world of crime-solving.

Holding a degree in economics and having previously worked with the latest innovations in technology, Prad was enticed to start his career in the R&D tax domain as it stimulated both his Financial and Technological interests. With two years of experience in R&D tax, Prad spends the majority of his time ensuring that our client’s receive an optimum tax benefit. In addition to this, he is currently studying as a student member of the ATT to further enhance his knowledge in tax matters. Out of work, Prad enjoys spending his time playing football and analysing the recent trends in the stock market, whilst hoping that one day Arsenal return to their former glory days!

Kishan formerly led an investigations team for complex property tax cases, collaborating with senior barristers in client representation during court hearings. He conducted legal research on complex tax matters to ensure up-to-date advice. At Bonham and Brook, he works with the compliance team, consulting on ongoing HMRC investigations and ensuring new claims are compliant, as well as advising clients on Stamp Duty Land Tax. Outside of work Kishan enjoys going to the gym and playing football.

After 9 years as an HMRC R&D Inspector & 7 years in private practice ensuring R&D claims are ‘quality assured’, Malcolm is really enjoying his role at B&B as Head of Compliance. What a friendly, welcoming & hard-working bunch of colleagues! Outside of work, Malcolm enjoys walking in the beautiful Somerset countryside with his wife of 30+ years. He loves booking holidays, particularly to his second ‘home country’ New Zealand, where one of his daughters lives. He enjoys watching & occasionally, playing cricket. He’s still a supporter of Southampton FC and looks forward to their annual relegation battle.

Raed was introduced to the world of R&D Tax through his friendship with Haran, Bonham & Brooks’ co-founder. For many years prior, Raed gained an in-depth understanding of the construction industry, through working for multiple construction and interior design companies. In 2010 he set up his own construction company specialising within the higher residential market. It was his invaluable knowledge of the industry and his experience with his own R&D Tax Claim that inspired him to partner with Haran to establish Bonham & Brook. In doing so he could provide a higher level of service tailored to construction companies, a service which he had failed to receive in his own experience. Raed also owns his own Kitchen Showroom, which may come as no surprise to anyone who knows how much he loves to cook. When he isn’t cooking up a storm in his own kitchen, he’s often with his family or more often than not, hiding from them at the local snooker hall.

After years of hard work and determination, Haran has shaped this business into a successful consultancy and advisory service company. He puts his success in business down to his Sri Lankan father who guided him from an early age with the important attributes of integrity, hard work and duty of care to the customer. This duty of care is the one key factor that separated Bonham & Brook from their competitors, by ensuring services are inclusive to all businesses eligible for government support. Apart from his commitment to this successful business, Haran enjoys taking his family on road trips and enjoys playing football for his local team ‘The Surbiton Legends’.

Dom started off studying Law in Sheffield, before proceeding to split his time between the French Alps and the south coast, where he set up a language school. He became a web developer in the process and ran a small digital agency, before getting into the world of R&D Tax Credits in 2017. After a few years of helping everyone, from small builders to FTSE 250 consultancies, to claim R&D at Leyton, he joined Bonham and Brook in 2019 where the real fun began. He is now the Sales Director - London and oversees the company’s acquisition of new businesses as well as looking after current clients. When Dom isn’t found complaining about his knees hurting, he’s complaining that he’s not skiing. When he’s not doing that, he’s listening to music or shopping for new speakers to listen to it on.

David is Managing Director at Bonham and Brook North and Commercial Director of Bonham and Brook UK. His primary focus is on strategy and business growth, from revenue generation and product diversification to recruitment and geographic expansion. He has visions of how he would like businesses to be and commits his time and energy to turning those visions into reality. He has been working in consultancy since 2015, building successful teams and businesses in the UK and the USA. His background is in corporate finance and business leadership, with extensive experience ranging from multinational banks to start-ups. David is at his happiest exploring the highlands and islands of Scotland with friends and family, as well as traveling further afield and trying new things in faraway lands.

The Associate Director of the company, Ali, is an experienced and competent individual with a plethora of transferable business operations and management skills. He has been an integral part of Bonham and Brook's journey from the very beginning. By introducing and managing several essential administrative and operational functions at once, he paved the way for the growth and smooth running of the business. Currently, Ali continues to support the company and specialises in HR and people management. During his free time, Ali can be found indulging in various activities. He enjoys reading books, coaching individuals, and learning new skills. Additionally, Ali has a passion for physical fitness and enjoys pushing his limits by lifting weights at the gym, cycling long distances, sprinting on a 100m track, or competing in physical challenges such as Tough Mudder.

Mohamed, an Engineering graduate, started in facilities management, collaborating with energy and sustainability experts. He became an Energy Manager at a large biomedical research facility, overseeing one of the largest inner city renewables installations in the UK. Transitioning to financial consultancy, he led energy tax relief specialists before becoming Product Development Director at Bonham and Brook. His focus on client relationship and organisational efficiency was key to his drive to help businesses achieve more, saving clients more than £15m over 3 years. Outside work, Mohamed's active lifestyle involves family travel, community bike rides, and local walking tours.

Rob graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in Economics and Business Management. He then moved to London to train as a Chartered Accountant, working in audit for Blick Rothenberg, gaining experience auditing clients across a variety of industries, notably manufacturing and technology. Rob became ACA qualified in 2018 and shortly after qualifying became Finance Manager for Accor Hotels, a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 250 hotels in the UK. At Accor, Rob managed the UK finance function, overseeing accounting and tax matters across the company. He is now Senior Financial Consultant for Bonham and Brook, providing support and technical guidance from a financial perspective to clients and across the company. Rob loves his sport, growing up playing rugby and football and supporting Aston Villa. Whilst his rugby playing days are now over, he still enjoys the occasional five a side football cameo.

Morgan is a Senior Financial Consultant at Bonham and Brook. His role is to aid clients in identifying, calculating, and reviewing allowable costs for R&D activities. He began as an accountant, rising to portfolio manager in an accountancy practice, where he would advise on an array of accounting and taxation matters. He then took the decision to pursue a specialism in R&D tax advisory. Now, he's focused on expanding his R&D expertise and venturing into innovation and incentive tax reliefs. Outside of work, his priorities are his family and football, almost always in that order…

Attif is an experienced entrepreneur who has launched several successful small businesses. With a proven record of turning ideas into thriving ventures, Attif joined Bonham and Brook to help grow the business into what it is today. He now spends a great deal of time keeping everyone from spending all the company money on Haribo and Coffee and in his free time enjoys driving sports cars on the local racetrack. More recently, he’s been spending lunch times fighting it out over a game of Backgammon with our Head of HR, with a running score of 62-10 since the beginning of the year.

Sahera has a degree in Civil Engineering from the Notre Dame University, Lebanon, and went on to achieve a Masters in Project Management, Finance and Risk from the City University of London. She was instantly interested by the Research and Development sector and joined Bonham & Brook after moving to London. She continues to contribute her key industry knowledge to our team of consultants and also provides support to our Operations team. Sahera loves to be outside exploring new places or spending time with her friends, beating them at the occasional board game.

After training in Beauty Therapy for 2 years at Kingston College, Klara landed her self a job in her local salon and spent the next few years glamourizing the people her local area. Towards the end of her time there she decided she wanted to transfer her organisational skills into a brand new environment which let to the world of R&D Tax at Bonham & Brook. In her role as Executive Assistant she assists along side the Marketing, Sales and Management elements of the company. You will either find Klara in her office attire, or in 6 inch heels making her way to the bars.

At Bonham and Brook, Mia's interest in Science, Technology, and Government tax incentives has grown. As a biology graduate, she's passionate about biotech, neuropharmacology, and the role that software will play in the future of healthcare. Her desire to help small companies grow first blossomed while managing an independent coffee chain in London, as well as supporting her local St. Andrews radio channel. Now, she aids companies in obtaining tax benefits. In her Account Manager role, Mia collaborates with Technical and Financial Consultants for top-tier tax services. However, outside of work, you will find her either sipping on Guinness, visiting local museums, or tasting new cuisines.

Augustina joined us straight after graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Law. She was introduced to Research and Tax domain and joined as part of the consultancy team as a Junior Account Manager where she helps to ensure a smooth running of the tax benefit process. Outside of work, Augustina has a keen eye for fashion and design. As a fashion stylist, she always likes to keep up with the latest trends. If she is not shopping, you may find her travelling abroad or exploring new food spots with friends.

Ramanan, also known as Ram, graduated with a first-class degree in Mathematics and Finance at City University of London. Ram took the next step of his career as a Junior Account Manager at Bonham and Brook, after working as a Credit Controller. Ram ensures to give his full care and attention to assisting clients with their R&D Tax queries. Outside of work, Ram is an avid Manchester United fan, who enjoys playing football and chilling with his mates.

Maame is a HR coordinator at Bonham and Brook with a background in Psychology, having completed her studies at Aston University. Although relatively new to the HR field, she has a passion for fostering positive work environments. Prior to her role at Bonham and Brook, Maame gained valuable experience working at Sainsbury's, where she honed her interpersonal and communication skills while assisting in various customer service roles. This experience helped her ability to handle diverse situations with professionalism and empathy. She is committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends and developments in the HR field.

Andreia has a degree in International Law from Coventry University and went on to undertake a Legal Practice Course and an LLM in International Commercial Law at the University of Law, Birmingham. After graduation, Andreia was introduced to the Research and Tax domain and joined Bonham and Brook as part of the consultancy team. She provides support to the executives, and she is involved in the Operations department of the Company. When Andreia is not reading a book or documenting herself on how to professionally and personally improve or develop, she can be found walking in the park, spending time with her family, or simply painting.

Lydia is the Sales Administrator at Bonham and Brook. Her role is to assist the sales team by putting together stats and reports, keeping track of contracts and ensuring all of the sales admin is completed for meetings and deals. She also works closely with the consultancy and marketing teams to assist them in collecting client information. Previously working in sales has given her a good understanding of the world of sales and how to create strong client relationships. Outside of work, her hobbies include reading, cooking, going to the theatre and doing almost anything creative she can think of.

Chris studied Business and Enterprise management at Sheffield Hallam which enabled him to develop a variety of skills, which he brings to head up our Manchester team at Bonham & Brook. During his time at Leyton, Chris worked along side a wide variety of sectors. However, he is specifically passionate about delivering value to both the Engineering and Construction sectors. Chris is really looking to excel his career in management, helping grow the Manchester team, whilst still bringing in high quality business opportunities for the company. In his spare time, you will find Chris either in the pub watching his beloved Manchester United, out and about exploring the Lake District or building up his music knowledge on hip hop!

Rory is our Head of Sales at Bonham and Brook North. After studying Product Design Engineering at Strathclyde University, he moved into Corporate Banking, before switching career paths to Innovation Funding. In his 7 years in the R&D tax market, Rory has helped recover over £25M of tax savings to hundreds of businesses across the UK. At Bonham and Brook his primary focus is to stimulate revenue generation across the sales team, providing coaching and development strategies to help individuals reach their full potential. Outside of work Rory is a big whisky connoisseur, an even bigger foodie, and football-daft.

Matty is an experienced Sales Manager with a 5-year track record in team leadership and revenue growth. He excels in building high-performing sales teams through motivational leadership, strategic planning, and coaching. He motivates his teams by using inspirational quotes taken from a book he found on a train which travels with him everywhere. Matty is a cycling enthusiast who recently completed a 2000-mile trip starting in Germany and ending in Greece and he's a dedicated Liverpool FC fan who enjoys discussing the importance of Jurgen Klopp's spectacles.

Jack studied History at university which also developed many skills which he brings into our team, at Bonham & Brook. The world of R&D Tax was entirely new to Jack when he first joined, but he feels lucky being able to help so many businesses across an array of industries. With an incredibly strong start at Bonham & Brook, Jack is looking forward to assisting many businesses with their growth funding in the future. Football is Jack’s pride and joy, although Liverpool is said to make or break his weekends.

After setting up two businesses, one in South American and the other in Europe, Tom pivoted towards a career in Innovation Incentives, in a consulting and advising capacity. He has now been in the industry for five years and has helped companies claim over £8 million in R&D Tax Credits and Innovate UK Grant opportunities across a variety of industries, including; sports organisations, architects and tech start-ups. As our Partnerships Manager, Tom focuses on building a network of accountants, advisers, and existing clients, to optimise growth for businesses across all industries. He works across front-end operations, marketing, and communications to ensure deal flow and content align with company strategy. Tom is an avid walker with his dog Summer, plays cricket, golf and tennis and enjoys a good London or countryside pub garden.

With over a decade working within Financial Services in relationship management, Jason brings a deep understanding of what drivers are important to different stakeholders within an organisation. Jason’s ability to speak to the CFO of a FTSE100 and the business owner of a 10 staff manufacturing company is one of his greatest strengths. Outside of work, Jason coaches his 2 son’s rugby teams and the local men’s 1XV team. Originally from Australia, he plays 20/20 cricket in the summer and enjoys the battle of the Ashes. When he’s got time, he’s been known to hit the trails with his longest ultra run distance hitting 80 miles!

Tom’s journey begun in Bangkok, Thailand where he spent the majority of his life before moving to London. Besides being a talented musician, Tom is a former professional and semi-professional footballer, playing for various teams in Thailand and the USA. Since transitioning into coaching, Tom’s work at various football clubs led him to London to continue his professional career. Realising his passion lies in working with people, he recently joined Bonham and Brook as commercial executive and hopes to grow into the R&D sector and broaden his skill set within the industry. In his free time, you will find Tom either recording music, releasing stress acquired through his love for Norwich City in a Muay Thai workout, or doing absolutely anything football related.

Before joining Bonham and Brook, Stephen completed a Psychology Degree from Newcastle University and worked as a Construction Manager for a large main-contractor firm based in London. During his time there, he helped deliver several multimillion-pound projects for clients such as Ocado. This construction background has helped him develop his technical knowledge of the industry and in turn, help construction companies through their R&D process. Outside of work, you can find Stephen sitting by a lake fishing with his friends or in a pub sipping a pint and watching Arsenal lose.

Having studied Motorsport Engineering at Coventry University, Calum embarked on a career in aerospace engineering at Rolls-Royce. Transitioning roles and locations, he then became a Business Consultant with Vitality in London, notably contributing to a franchise that achieved exceptional global sales success. Following a successful year at ForrestBrown, Calum joined Bonham and Brook, driven by a desire to explore a wider array of consultative opportunities for both businesses and individuals across the UK. Outside of work, you can find him walking the dog, playing golf or if you’re lucky, dawning a kilt in a pipe band.

Ronnie is an experienced Business Development manager in the telecommunications, software, and media sectors. Having spearheaded campaigns across multiple sectors will ensure he maximises the opportunities available. Having started a career at British Telecom Ronnie Excelled in the sales environment, not to mention setting up a successful distilling business in his spear time. One of Ronnies key skills is to create a positive impact when providing client solution. As a keen sports enthusiast you’ll often find Ronnie of the pitch, slopes, or out on the water.

Ryan is a Business Development Manager at Bonham and Brook where he focusses on establishing new relationships to ensure businesses are being rewarded for their forward-thinking approach to conducting business. Prior to joining Bonham and Brook, Ryan completed a Business and Marketing Management degree at Oxford Brookes University. After graduating, he embarked on his sales career working in Business Development within Cyber Security and Fintech, where he decided he wanted to stay in Financial Services and join the Bonham and Brook team. Outside of the office, you can find Ryan in the gym, shouting Fore on the golf course or at the pub.

After working in the energy sector for 3 years, Shannon decided to move into a new challenge whilst utilising her current experience. Since university, she has worked across a range of sales and marketing roles in different sectors, always with a huge focus on client engagement and business development. This allowed her to perfectly fit into the Business Development team at Bonham and Brook, supporting existing customers and introducing new ones. Outside of the office Shannon can be found spending time with her family, or chasing the sun while travelling as often as she can.

Kieran studied Business and Financial Management at Sheffield Hallam University, clearly showing an interest in tax from the off! He entered the professional workplace during his placement year with Enterprise as a management trainee, which gave him the taste for success, and now looks to pursue a successful career in R&D Tax Credit. In his spare time, you will find him playing several sports including tennis and golf but mainly cheering on his beloved Liverpool FC or having a game of football himself. He is never too far away from his loyal whippet companions Spud and Ludo.

As a Business Development Manager, he looks to engage with new clients and help drive sales for the team! He first started selling funeral insurance in Sydney before returning to Scotland to work for a company called Free Agent, working his way up to Senior Business Development Manager. When he is not developing businesses' R&D tax credit plans, he can be found Watching the famous Glasgow Celtics or golfing. can also be found in Irish bars around Glasgow drinking a Guinness.

Aaron has joined us through his studies in Business Management and Marketing at the University of Manchester. Throughout his studies, he has developed skills in system management and company organisation, which he has applied to his role in renewals. Aaron previously worked in construction which has worked out well when dealing with some of our clients! Out of office, Aaron can be found watching live music across the country wherever his tickets take him, or alternatively, he’ll be in East London supporting his beloved West Ham.

Introducing Tatiana, our Client Engagement Manager. She joined us to gain insights into the UK's innovative landscape and swiftly excelled in a relationship-focused role. Currently, she leads the Client Engagement Transformation Programme, refining client processes, boosting retention, and nurturing relationships. Tatiana's strong interpersonal skills and commitment stem from her background in the Lake District's hospitality scene. There, she thrived in people-facing roles, ensuring customer satisfaction. With a recent Business and Spanish degree from Newcastle University, Tatiana brings contemporary insights to her evolving role. Beyond work, she enjoys a lively social calendar and seizes travel opportunities.

Logan studied Business Accounting and Finance at Leeds Becket University, a handy bit of background knowledge to utilize when analyzing our client’s financials. Logan’s role is to inform businesses across the country about the scheme and assess their eligibility, and of course, help them access well-deserved innovation funding. In his spare time, you will find him either singing his heart out in the Stretford end watching his beloved Manchester United, or watching any other live sporting event that he can attend.

Prior to leaping into the world of R&D, Kalim completed a degree in Criminology with Psychology. Upon moving to London to advance his professional career, Kalim has dived into R&D to apply his considerable commercial skillset to help a wider spectrum of businesses correctly utilise the R&D scheme. Outside of the office, you can find Kalim working up a sweat in the gym and kickboxing clubs, or at any halal buffet around London.

After 4 years of studying Financial Management at the University of Leicester, Emmanuel delved straight into the finance sector, working as a Brokerage Operations Specialist for Freetrade. This experience has proved to provide an invaluable foundation for his role now at Bonham and Brook, assisting companies in accessing research and development tax credits. Emmanuel can often be heard before he is seen, with the most distinctive laugh in the office that never fails to set everyone else off. Outside of work, you can find him either playing football or supporting his newly beloved Newcastle.

Prior to his role at Bonham and Brook, Tariq obtained a first in his Psychology (Hons) Bachelors. He then found himself moving into high-end bartending around the UK, working for a variety of people including billionaires and the royal family, whilst training as a mental health crisis volunteer. Tariq decided to utilise his exceptional interpersonal skills to move into a professional career and dived into the world of R&D, where he now focusses on promoting UK innovation in all forms. In his spare time Tariq still volunteers as a crisis volunteer, but also loves working up a sweat in MMA clubs or going to concerts with his friends.

As a Commercial Executive, Jack is the first point of contact, informing clients of the incentive and assessing their eligibility - his goal is to build a picture of how accessing innovation funding can be of massive benefit to their business. After studying Marketing at Reading University and working within the field shortly after, Jack transitioned to software sales which ultimately lead to him joining Bonham and Brook. In Jack’s free time, he trains and competes in Muay Thai (Thai Boxing). He enjoys the occasional hike and time with friends.

Introducing the Maestro of Opportunities and the Sultan of Stats – Yameen. When it comes to conjuring up new business possibilities, Yameen is our go-to magician. Armed with a degree in Economics from the University of Essex and a Masters in Statistics with Data Science from the University of Edinburgh, he's not just crunching numbers; he's orchestrating symphonies of success. But hold your horses, because Yameen isn't all about the serious stuff. When he's not helping businesses grow through innovation, you might catch him in the gym, sculpting muscles that even data can't quantify, or hitting a cheeky fade-away on the basketball court.

Introducing Harry, the Sales Wizard! Much like a wizard who's mastered the art of selling, Harry possesses a magical touch for forging connections and achieving remarkable results in the world of sales. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of products and a penchant for surpassing targets, he seems to have a secret spell for success up his sleeve. Beyond numbers, Harry is the trusted advisor and partner every client wishes for, making sales seem almost... as if he has a Marauder's Map to their needs. In this introduction, we'll uncover the captivating secrets behind Harry's career and learn from his strategies that have made him a true standout in the industry. Get ready to be enchanted by Harry, the Sales Wizard!