Paul Duckworth
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Paul Duckworth

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Areas of expertise

Paul has extensive experience of assisting Groups manage their overall tax position and looking internally at their tax processes and governance.

Experience

Paul has experience across a wide variety of UK and international tax matters affecting businesses as they grow. Particularly on reorganisations, research and development tax relief claims, the UK patent box and general international matters. He works with many Private Equity backed groups as well as listed and larger private businesses. 

Notable client work & achievements

Paul has numerous clients that have been seeking his advice for many years, as Paul takes the time to understand the internal workings of the businesses he engages with to be able to provide tax advice on issues that ripple across the whole business. 

Professional qualifications & memberships

  • Chartered Tax Advisor 
Economic Stress Signals

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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.

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Why private equity investors should treat international tax as an operational diligence issue

When it comes to international tax in private equity transactions, the focus is typically on identifying risks. But is tax diligence concentrated on historical exposures still fit for purpose?

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