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 Chief Commercial Officer 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.

Ali's journey started with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting & Finance but he quickly realised that he was better suited to pursue a career in People Management. Now a holder of a Masters in Human Resource Management, Ali has continued to assist Bonham & Brook as an HR & Accounts Manager since their early days. With the support of the company, Ali continues to grow professionally as an associate member by studying CIPD Level 7. In his spare time, he can be found at the gym lifting weights, sprinting on a 100m track, cycling 100km in a day or competing in physical challenges like Tough Mudder.

Ella began her career whilst studying Business and Marketing Management in Oxford. During this time, she also worked as a Legal Assistant in the Channel Islands which turned into a multifaceted role as she helped develop the company’s software and internal processes. Her passion and love for marketing later led her to marketing-based roles for multiple apps, focusing on consumer engagement and increasing brand awareness. Before her introduction to Bonham & Brook, Ella worked in events in the Superyacht industry; in both an agency and in-house capacity. When she’s not in the office she’ll be found with her friends, either shopping with a coffee in hand or on the dancefloor with a G&T.

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.

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.

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!

After studying Maths and Finance at City University, Emelie found an interest in financial technology and completed a Masters in Cyber Security. Her exposure to technology at previous jobs involved the creation and development of in-house systems which enabled efficient processes. Bonham & Brook's broad client portfolio enticed me to join the team in order to further develop her skills. As a "numbers girl", she started her own tutoring service at 17 and taught maths at all levels. When she's not in the office, she is busy either teaching maths or baking cakes for birthdays and weddings!

Sasha has a background in both tech start-ups and construction, plus a degree in Sociology that she graduated from in 2019. Having most recently spent 2 years with an architecture practice, she wanted to continue growing and applying her skillset to a larger range of clients. This brought her to looking into R&D services – somewhere to converge what she had learned from varied roles in the past to help businesses grow. Outside of the office as an Account Manager, she is easy to find in any decent garden centre or beer garden.

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!

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.

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.

Adam studied Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Manchester, a city which he now calls home. During his time as a student, he ran an e-commerce and clothing business before embarking on a career in sales and, eventually, innovation funding. During his time at Leyton, Adam worked with clients from every sector; from two-man fintech firms to £30bn turnover multinationals. He is passionate about delivering value to all clients but currently specialises in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Software sectors. Adam's own personal objectives and goals mirror those of Bonham & Brook's, making him the best candidate to head up our Manchester office. Adam oversees the company’s acquisition of new businesses, whilst looking after current clients. When Adam isn’t developing our sales talent or solving our clients' problems, he can be found walking his dog, boxing imaginary opponents in the mirror or reading investment books.

Before jumping into the world of R&D Tax credits, Angelo started out producing music whilst running a fashion brand, all before the age of 18. He went on to study music at the University of Kent, whilst still designing and spearheading his business in the fashion world. Shortly after this, his keen entrepreneurial attitude to learning more about business and finance has seen him excel in the world of sales. During his first year at the company, he has been able to identify sectors that would prosper from the R&D scheme and has helped numerous businesses receive significant benefits. When he’s not designing, you will find him at the local pub chatting all things Liverpool FC, and no he does not shut up about winning the Premier League.

After graduating in journalism at Bournemouth and setting up an English speaking newspaper in South America; Tom pivoted towards a career in consultancy and advisory work in Britain’s innovation incentives. Over the past since 2016 he has advised well over 200 clients at Leyton and recently EY in R&D Tax Credits and Innovate UK Grant opportunities. His client list is far reaching and includes sports organisations, architects and a tech start-up. Now at Bonham & Brook; Tom in his role as partnership manager is building the company’s network of accountants, advisers, and existing clients to help fund different industries at find new clients to the rapidly growing business. 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.

Ben began his professional life working as a labourer both in London and then down under in Australia, after which he decided to formalise his career as an Electrician. During this time he sharpened his tools on various aspects of the trade and developed a greater understanding of the industry. Prior to completing his apprenticeship, he was exposed to the R&D sector by his brother Adam, who he has collaborated with to head up the Manchester office of Bonham & Brook. In his spare time, you will find Ben either (reluctantly) doing mates rates jobs around friends and families houses or working up a sweat and splitting lips in Muay Thai classes.

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 along side Adam 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!

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.

Matt studied Business Management at university whilst working part time in the legal sector. After graduating, Matt found his way into the world of R&D Tax. He hadn’t heard of this industry before starting his role but he has been able to quickly adjust and is proud to be able to work in a company that is based on helping busniesses. In his spare time, Matt likes to stay active by hiking, Mauy Thai fighting, and mountain biking.

After becoming a father of two, Nikheel was welcomed into Bonham & Brook with open arms as he has been known for a long time to break targets. He spends all day speaking to businesses across a variety of industries about the projects they take on and the challenges they subsequently face in the process. Despite having knowledge spanning across all industries, he has a particular love for construction. This first started in 2009, when he purchased his first derelict house to make his own and he still aims to build a large property portfolio so he can travel the world! Before that adventure, he will continue to enhance his skills as a self-taught DJ, photographer, chef and Cryptocurrency trader.

Liam comes from a sporting business background with a degree in Sport Management at Bournemouth University. Having completed a yearlong placement in an accounts team at Wentworth Golf Club which involved dealing with high-profile members and clients. Working both at Tesco’s and as a lifeguard, Liam also has experience in the retail and leisure sector. All of these experiences have developed Liam’s personal and professional skills. Out of the office, Liam attempts to get around the golf course with his friends and two older brothers as well as playing football from time to time.

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.

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.

Having studied Economics and Accounting, Zara has always had a passion for anything business. She quickly jumped in a working life and gained great experience in hospitality and telecommunication. she has built up a diverse skill set allowing her to adapt and thrive in dynamic working environments, this coupled with her interpersonal skill has made her a perfect candidate for her role as Executive Assistant at Bonham and Brook. She has Loved the challenges the role brings and is constantly striving excel in whatever she does. When Zara isn’t working, you will find her chilling with her beloved cat or shopping away her weekend with bubble tea in her hands.