Matt Watts
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Matt Watts

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Areas of expertise

Matt specialises in advising businesses on all business tax matters, specifically on international tax planning, tax matters arising from transactions (acquisitions and disposals), and R&D tax credits

Experience

Matt is a Chartered Accountant who has worked for over 10 years in the Big Four. He joined S&W in 2008, and now specialises in advising corporate clients on a variety of business tax matters. Matt particularly focuses on clients in the technology, manufacturing and media sectors, and all of his clients have an international aspect to their business

Notable client work & achievements

Matt has supported many of his clients on successful transactions, both buy and sell side, including IPOs.  Matt has also advised on many international projects which have enabled his clients to grow their businesses internationally. 

Professional qualifications & memberships

  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
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Navigating change: Autumn Budget 2025 insights for businesses

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Autumn Budget 2025: A step towards rebuilding entrepreneurial confidence?

Learning from past mistakes is a key skill when managing a business. The Autumn Budget 2025 signals an attempt by the Chancellor to restore confidence among business owners, after the damage caused in the previous year’s Budget. The general sentiment regarding the 2025 Autumn Budget is that this was not necessarily a good Budget for business, but you can hear the sigh of relief.

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