Ben is an international and corporate tax specialist who advises private equity (PE) and non-PE backed groups on domestic and cross-border transactions, structuring engagements and a wide range of business tax advisory matters. He brings deep expertise in helping organisations navigate increasingly complex global tax environments.
Experience
Prior to joining S&W, Ben spent 15 years at PwC and more recently EY, where he was promoted to partner in 2025. His experience spans international corporate and PE tax advisory and has seen him at the forefront of advising clients on new and developing technical matters in both PE and non-PE contexts.
Professional qualifications/memberships
ICAS
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From pressure to preparedness: The economic stress signals UK businesses cannot ignore
When economic uncertainty becomes the norm, stress rarely announces itself with a single dramatic event. More often, it arrives gradually through rising costs, delayed decisions, funding constraints and an erosion of confidence.