International trade is in the spotlight, now more than ever.
UK entrepreneurs who trade overseas and international businesses seeking to do business here in the UK have a common goal – they want to see their business maximise its potential on a global scale.
We provide expert advice by:
- helping you to choose the right trading structure for your business
- giving guidance on International Corporate Finance matters, mergers and acquisitions
- advising on cross-border VAT issues
- transfer pricing
- offering support services for internationally mobile employees
- helping with immigration matters including advice on work permits and visas
- residency regulations advice
- outsourced payroll and bookkeeping services
Wilder Coe is a UK partner firm of the ETL Global network. As a member of ETL Global, we have access to over 1,000 offices and our reach spans more than 50 countries. You can be confident that access to this valuable, international network means we can help your business grow globally.
ETL Global is a worldwide interdisciplinary network of over 9,000 professionals, that share knowledge, skills and expertise in close collaboration. ETL Global is 15th in the Accountancy Age Top 20 International Networks for 2020 and ETL Global UK is ranked as the 26th largest Accountancy practice in the UK.
To find out more about our international expertise and how we can help your business create a global advantage, get in touch with us now.
Meet our International Business Experts


Chairman & Statutory Director
Jitendra Pattani’s portfolio of corporate and personal tax clients covers a wide range of business sectors, with particular focus and expertise in the hotels, renewable energy and fashion retail sectors, where he acts for several high net-worth clients with an international presence. Jitendra offers his clients technical expertise in areas that encompass corporate finance, including the due diligence of acquisitions and disposals and forensic accounting.
Special assignments undertaken by Jitendra include:
- advising on overall refinancing facilities of over £750 million for a substantial hotel group in Central London;
- advising on the £260 million acquisition of a hotel in Central London;
- advising on the £100 million sale of a hotel in Central London;
- advising on the portfolio sale of a collection of solar farms with a gross deal value of in excess of £50 million;
- acting as part of an expert witness team assisting the High Court in relation to a client’s claim for damages against a major Utilities company, where substantial damages of £2.7 million were awarded by the High Court in a landmark case.
Jitendra joined Wilder Coe in 1991 as an Audit Supervisor, was appointed as the firm’s Managing Partner in 2017 and appointed as Chairman in 2023.
He heads up Wilder Coe’s India desk, and in 2010 was awarded a British Government full Scholarship to attend an Executive Programme at the IM Ahmedabad, acclaimed as India’s Harvard, and ranked as one of the top international business schools. Through the programme, Jitendra gained valuable practical insight into the Indian markets and was able to cultivate a valuable network of contacts, aiding both Wilder Coe Ltd and our clients in business dealings in India.
Professional Memberships
- A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Audit
- Tax Planning
- Corporate Finance
- Forensic Accounting
- Management
Sectors of Expertise
- Renewable Energy
- Hotels
- Fashion Retail
Qualifications
- FCA
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Managing Partner & Statutory Director
Bee-Lean Chew provides her clients with a clear and understandable presentation of facts, in all matters relating to Forensic Accounting. As an experienced member of the Forensic Accounting team and a Certified Fraud Examiner, Bee can support you with personal and corporate investigations.
Her expertise extends to the greater corporate arena where she has years of experience in audit, financial reporting and taxation. She has advised clients of all sizes, including multi-national groups, on designing and implementing financial management systems. She is particularly adept at complex IT structures and internal controls. She acts as the principal in due diligence, forensic accounting and valuation assignments.
Bee also provides CPD training to solicitors and fellow business professionals.
Bee-Lean Chew trained with Wilder Coe and became a Partner in 2005. Bee became the Joint Managing Partner of Wilder Coe, alongside Robert Bradman, in 2023.
As well as being a Chartered Accountant, Bee has a degree in Law from Kent University, a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of Strathclyde, and is an ICAEW-accredited Forensic Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Member, Network of Independent Forensic Accountants
- Accredited Member of The Academy of Experts
- ICAEW-Accredited Forensic Accountant
- Member of ICAEW Audit and Assurance Faculty
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Audit
- Taxation
- Forensic Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Fraud
Qualifications
- FCA
- MAE (Member of the Academy of Experts)
- CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
Read Bee-Lean Chew’s latest insights:
- How can forensic accounting help you and your clients? - 28 Feb 23
- Richmond Half-Marathon Fundraiser - 18 Nov 22
- Investigating false accounting allegations - 24 Aug 22


Managing Partner & Statutory Director
Robert Bradman qualified in Scotland as a Chartered Accountant in 1998 and joined Wilder Coe in 2004 after having spent four years in New York working for a firm of Certified Public Accountants.
Robert was appointed an Audit Partner in 2010 and headed up our Accounting Support department between 2014 and 2026. Robert stepped into the role of Joint Managing Partner of Wilder Coe, alongside Bee-Lean Chew, in 2023.
Robert provides both advisory and compliance services to his corporate clients, working closely with them on a range of areas including advising on business structure and providing financial analysis. Robert Bradman provides audit, accountancy and corporate tax compliance services to his clients, ensuring they comply with their statutory and legal obligations.
By providing important initial accounting and tax assistance to start up organisations, Robert affords you the maximum opportunity to succeed and grow your business over the longer term. Larger, more established clients also benefit from the tailored and in depth advice that Robert provides, helping businesses to meet both long and short term objectives.
Professional Memberships
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Statutory audit and financial statements preparation
- Corporate taxation
- Financial Services Authority audits
- Solicitors Accounts Rules work
- Financial projections preparation
Sectors of Expertise
- Property investment
- Property development
- Trade associations
- IT consulting
- Solicitors Practices
- Renewable Energy
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (Scotland)
- BA Accounting and Finance
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Partner & Statutory Director
Tim’s passion lies in helping his clients maximise their wealth through successful tax planning for the future. Whether you are seeking a solution on the most efficient way to implement your inheritance plans or would simply like some plain-English advice on your tax liabilities, Tim is expertly placed to offer you a highly professional and personalised service.
Having previously worked for HMRC, Tim Cook can use his insights to assist with HMRC investigations and ensure that you are informed at all times, and can offer you clear and simple advice throughout the process.
His technical areas of expertise include tax planning, pensions, emigration and trusts. Tim works with entrepreneurs, and families from a wide range of backgrounds, based both in the UK and overseas.
Tim Cook joined Wilder Coe in 1996 and was made Tax Partner in 2001.
Professional Memberships
- Affiliate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Tax Planning
- Pension Planning
- Inheritance Tax
- Trusts
- HM Revenue and Customs Investigations
- International Tax
- Capital Gains Tax
Sectors of Expertise
- Entrepreneurs
- High Net-Worth Individuals
Read Tim Cook’s latest insights:
- Wilder Coe appoints two Tax Partners - 2 Apr 24
- Economic Crime Levy - 25 Apr 23
- UK IHT (Inheritance Tax) and planning strategies recording - 4 Jul 22


Partner
Chris Gent provides clear, tailored advice to each client on the preparation and completion of statutory accounts, corporate tax compliance and matters relating to corporate finance. As a trusted advisor and consultant to owner-managed businesses, his expertise and insight into the running of small and medium-sized businesses is highly valued.
Chris is passionate about bringing together the right people at the right time, to support each client to achieve their business objectives. He would be happy to assist you in expanding your contact base in London.
Chris Gent is a Partner at Wilder Coe, having joined the firm in 2004. He previously spent three years at Lewis Golden & Co, where he qualified in 2003.
Professional Memberships
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Company Audit
- Statutory Accounts Production
- Corporate Taxation
- Due Diligence
- Business Planning
- Consultancy
- Networking
Sectors of Expertise
- Technology
- Media
- Fashion
- Hospitality
Qualifications
- FCA
- BA Economics
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Partner (Tax)
Jamie Muirhead is a tax partner at Wilder Coe Ltd since April 2024, based in the City of London.
He advises on all aspects of UK tax compliance, with a particular focus on corporate and business taxes and cross-border work, and currently leads the Corporation Tax team at Wilder Coe Ltd.
Jamie also provides commercially focused tax advice to large corporate groups, international businesses and owner-managed companies across the full spectrum of UK business taxes.
He is experienced leading cross-border tax projects, M&A transaction support assignments, restructuring and reorganisation, and strategic advisory work, including to private equity-backed businesses and investors, and is known for providing practical, commercially driven advice aligned to wider business objectives.
He is a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) and a Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Areas of Expertise
- UK corporation tax and business taxes
- Cross-border & international tax
- Large corporate groups
- Transaction tax, M&A transaction support and tax covenant advice
- Tax-efficient acquisition and finance Structuring
- Tax due diligence
- Tax efficient exit structuring
- Group reorganisations
- HMRC enquiries & tax risk management
- Tax expert witness work and tax advice in the context of disputes
Experience
Jamie advises businesses on complex corporation tax and wider business tax matters, with particular expertise in transactions, structuring and international tax issues.
Representative experience includes:
- Advising on a series of complex deals in the hospitality sector, from refinancing with an international private credit lender on gross assets in excess of £1billion, to a landmark hotel sale in central London.
- Assisting an overseas buyer on the purchase of a small UK trading business, using both group and 3rd party funds, delivering tax efficient finance and acquisition structuring advice and implementation assistance, together with due diligence and SPA support.
- Assist UK and international groups on cross-border structuring, expansion projects and tax risk management, including in respect of international employees and global talent acquisition, managing payroll, VAT and permanent establishment risk.
- Advise an emerging VC fund on the restructure of investment holdings and financing loans to facilitate future growth plans.
- Assist an owner managed cross boarder group on a tax efficient management incentive plan and ‘buy-in’.
- Advising large corporate groups on tax governance, risk management and HMRC matters, group interest and loss planning, and on implementation of the response to legislative changes, including the corporate interest restriction, electricity generator levy and pillar 2.
- Providing expert advice and input on commercial matters including tax cashflow modelling and investment analysis.
- Acting as tax expert and advisor in commercial disputes and litigation matters, including in respect of a liquidated damages claim under an SPA, shareholder disputes, and the quantification of latent uncrystallised tax liabilities in a family dispute with cross-boarder marital assets.
Jamie works closely with boards, CFOs, investors, lawyers and corporate finance advisers to deliver commercially focused solutions on complex tax matters.
Professional Memberships
- Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Cantab
- ACA
- CTA


Partner – Stamp Taxes
Pauline is a leading specialist in Stamp Taxes, who provides practical, tailored advice across corporate and real estate transactions, with a particular focus on corporate restructuring and M&A transactions across multiple jurisdictions. She advises on the stamp duty and stamp duty land tax implications of transactions, working closely with lawyers and advisors in UK and offshore jurisdictions to ensure that the implementation of the transaction and the transfer of assets is carried out in accordance with the strict requirements of the legislation in order to benefit from available reliefs. She also acts as deal lead on M & A projects involving corporate and asset purchases.
She has wide-ranging experience in the delivery of company reorganisations, and setting up new holding structures for clients, as well as expertise in the fields of pre-IPO planning, debt/equity swaps, re-financing and offshore security arrangements. She also works extensively with many leading independent hoteliers.
Having started her career with HMRC in the Stamp Office Pauline previously spent 14 years in professional practice with KPMG as a Stamp Taxes specialist before joining Wilder Coe Ltd as a partner in 2016.
This is what clients say about working with Pauline on property transactions…
I can honestly say that my stress levels were at the max. When you joined in and helped push it all along, I felt such comfort. There were steps that I/we could not have known to take. I saw you guiding us through it all and I am beyond grateful that you were willing to do that. In today’s world, you don’t see this often!
Qualifications
- BA (Hons), University College Cardiff
- Member, Stamp Taxes Practitioners Group
Professional memberships
- Member of the Stamp Taxes Practitioners Group
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Stamp duty
- Stamp duty land tax (SDLT)
- Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)
- M & A
Sectors of Expertise
- Property investors and funds
- Hotel groups
- Non-resident landlords
- Financial services
- Not for Profit Housing Providers



