We provide specialist, pragmatic and professional advice on UK compliance, tax and accounting matters. Our comprehensive range of services are available either individually (as an ad hoc assignment) or as collective and integrated services where we provide ongoing professional support on all GAAP, FAS & IFRS accounting, taxation and FSA compliance requirements.

Major service areas include:
for new firms, initial FSA compliance advice, preparation and submission of the FSA Part IV application
advice on the practical implications of the various FSA Rulebooks and Investment Services Directive (superceded by MiFID)
advice on the advantages and disadvantages of various corporate structures for offshore fund companies
advice on the regulatory, accounting and tax consequences of incorporating UK LLP and UK Limited company businesses
ongoing support on all GAAP, UITF, FRS & IFRS accounting, taxation and FSA compliance requirements
advice on the consequences of FRS2, IAS27 & SIC12 and FSA consolidated supervision requirements for group companies
advice on the implications of FRS6, FRS7 and IFRS3 on fair value for business combinations
ongoing support on all UK payroll and personnel administration requirements including work permits for foreign nationals
Examples of typical assignments we are engaged on are available by clicking the links below:

Establishment of a new hedge fund business

Establishment of a new brokerage business

Advising a Canadian investment bank setting up in London

Advising an AIM listed company on Part IV authorisation of an existing property advisory business to undertake investment management and corporate advisory business

Advising on cross-border accounting and regulatory consequences of a newly established financial services group holding company

Advising on international transfer pricing consequences affecting a North American investment manager in London