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

Read Robert Bradman’s latest insights:

• Proud Co-Sponsors of the Stevenage Community Trust Annual Dinner Dance - 18 Aug 25
• Understanding VAT for importing goods to the UK post Brexit - 12 Feb 21
• Has the pandemic impacted on your payroll processes? - 1 Feb 21

Ian Saunders is expertly positioned to advise clients on all matters pertaining to Company Secretarial services and Company Formation. His ability to communicate the types of structure that are available to you, coupled with his professional understanding of which structure would beneϐit your business best makes his support a highly sought after commodity.

Ian advises companies of all sizes on compliance under the Companies Acts and UK governance; the drafting of resolutions and specialist share capital and Articles clauses, as well as providing insights on general aspects concerning company law. He has also acted as the nominated company secretary for public companies and has experience in ϐilling this role for AIM-listed vehicles.

Ian Saunders managed the Wilder Coe Statutory department from 1997 and became a Partner in 2010 with continuing responsibility for the department.

Professional Memberships

• Associate of the Governance Institute

Professional Areas of Expertise

• Company Secretarial
• Company Formation
• Verification of Directors and Persons of Significant Control
• The registration and verification of Overseas Entities
• Companies Act Guidance
• The UK Governance Code
• Company Law and its practical applications

Qualifications

• ACG

Read Ian Saunders’ latest insights:

• Corporate Transparency 2024: What you need to know - 26 Jul 24
• Register of Overseas Entities - 11 Nov 22
• Getting your company set up correctly - 19 Nov 21

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

Daniel is based in the City of London and has extensive experience (since 1993) in the resolution of business-related disputes as a forensic accountant expert witness, ADR neutral expert determiner, or arbitrator. He acts across a wide range of industries and specialises in contested accounting, financial loss and share valuation issues in M&A, shareholder, partnership and other complex disputes, including fraud. Daniel is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Arbitrator.

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the ICAEW
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Full Member of The Academy of Experts

Professional Areas of Expertise

• Forensic Accounting
• Expert Determination
• Arbitration

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant
• Chartered Arbitrator (CArb)
• Member of the Academy of Experts (MAE) and Qualified Dispute Resolver

Case Experience

• Business disputes (contract, negligence, loss of profits, business Interruption)
• Shareholder disputes (contested share valuations, unfair prejudice)
• M&A disputes (warranties, completion accounts, purchase price adjustment, deferred consideration)
• Partnership disputes
• Fraud

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

Read Pauline Hudd’s latest insights:

• Increase in the rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax for purchases of additional dwellings - 30 Oct 24
• Closing the Tax Gap - 10 Jul 24

Samim is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), joining Wilder Coe in November 2024 as an Audit Senior Manager.

With over 15 years of experience in financial reporting, external audit, & regulatory compliance, Samim is renowned for his unwavering commitment to technical excellence and client service.

He has built his career within well‑respected mid‑tier accountancy firms, managing a wide range of complex engagements including multi‑currency group consolidations, IFRS and UK GAAP reporting, audits of listed and privately owned entities, and charity and not‑for‑profit assignments under the SORP framework.

Samim has extensive sector experience across charity, real estate, healthcare, entertainment, retail, education, hospitality, financial services, facilities management, pharmaceuticals, renewables, and technology.

He is known for his collaborative approach, attention to detail, and ability to support clients through technically challenging scenarios and regulatory requirements.

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Professional Areas of Expertise

• Financial Reporting
• Statutory Audit
• Charity Audit & Independent Examination
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Taxation

Qualifications

• FCCA
• BBA (Hons) in Marketing

Bal believes that effective people management is at the heart of every successful organisation. With several years of experience in HR across a range of industries and business sizes, she delivers practical, tailored, and people-focused solutions that help organisations achieve their goals.

Known for her pragmatic, positive, and astute approach, Bal excels at aligning business objectives with the needs and potential of its people. She is passionate about helping teams thrive and consistently strives to exceed expectations.

Bal joined Wilder Coe in 2011 as an HR Manager and now works across both the London and Stevenage offices.

Professional Qualification

• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD)

Read Bal Dhesi’s latest insights:

• Beating Blue Monday - 20 Jan 25
• How can employers avoid the redundancy pitfalls? - 2 Mar 23
• How can the travel industry attract talent? - 7 Jun 22

Christopher specialises in auditing statutory accounts and preparing Corporation Tax returns for clients across sectors such as property investment, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals.

He is known for his practical, solutions-driven approach and his commitment to helping clients achieve their business goals.

Chris joined Wilder Coe in 2020 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2023, progressing to Audit Manager shortly after

David leads Wilder Coe’s non-client operations across the London and Stevenage offices. He oversees our Internal Finance, Admin Support, and Client Onboarding teams, as well as facilities and internal accounting.

He joined the firm in 2006 as Practice Accountant and became Practice Manager in 2009. Before Wilder Coe, David held senior finance roles in several manufacturing companies in the South East.

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Qualifications

• BA Hons, Economics & Accounting

Faye leads Wilder Coe’s Cloud Accounting service, helping clients streamline their financial processes through modern digital tools and efficient workflows. She joined the firm in 2008 and has played a key role in developing technology-driven solutions that improve both client experience and internal operations.

She oversees all cloud accounting systems, manages new client onboarding and delivers training across the firm to support effective bookkeeping and digital adoption.

Professional Areas of Expertise

• Cloud accounting
• Automated workflows
• Process improvement
• App integrations
• Business efficiency
• Project management
• Group accounting

Graham provides clients with a thorough, reliable and efficient service, taking the time to fully understand each business and tailor his approach to their needs. His portfolio includes UK companies as well as UK subsidiaries of overseas groups, giving him strong insight into UK accounting and regulatory requirements.

Before joining Wilder Coe in 2005, Graham gained valuable experience in public practice, developing a broad understanding of general taxation, financial accounts and audit. Based in our Stevenage office, he continues to support clients with clear guidance and well-structured financial reporting.

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Professional Areas of Expertise

• Management Accounts
• Financial accounts
• Audit
• General taxation
• VAT

Qualifications

• FCA

Justine has over 25 years’ experience in UK company compliance and supports clients with clear, accurate guidance on their statutory obligations. She is highly skilled in company formations, share capital documentation, drafting resolutions and minutes, maintaining statutory registers, and managing all Companies House filing requirements.

Her long-standing expertise ensures clients receive reliable and timely advice across all areas of corporate governance and compliance

Nicole is an Audit Supervisor with over six years’ experience in audit, assurance, and statutory accounts preparation. She works with clients across a wide range of sectors, including renewables, retail, construction, consultancy, hospitality, asset management and professional services.

She has particular experience in the renewable energy sector and in preparing statutory accounts under both UK and international accounting standards. Nicole is skilled in managing audit and compliance engagements, coordinating with clients, and delivering accurate, high-quality financial reporting.

Professional Areas of Expertise

• Audit and Assurance
• Statutory Accounts
• Renewable energy sector

Qualifications

• ACA

Robert Coe provides clients with specialised, expert advice based on a wealth of experience in the areas of corporate finance, transactions including Mergers and Acquisitions, pre-floatation restructuring, fund raising and business financing. By drawing on his vast experience, Robert helps clients to achieve their aims and objectives by providing astute, bespoke advice and support as required.

Our clients also benefit from Robert’s wealth of expertise in supporting publicly listed companies, and his correspondingly clear and direct understanding of their unique requirements. Throughout his career, Robert has acted for many public companies, including:

• Non-Executive Chairman of Stirling Group Plc
• Senior Independent Director of Hercules Property Services plc
• Finance Director of Probus Estates plc
• Finance Director of New Media Plc during its transition from Ofex to AIM
• Finance Director of Hardy Amies Plc
• Advisor to Cairn Financial Advisors, Nomads and several AIM-listed companies.
• Robert Coe is a founding partner of Wilder Coe Ltd.

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Professional Areas of Expertise

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Pre-floatation restructuring
• Fund Raising
• Business Financing

Sectors of Expertise

• Public Sector

Qualifications

• FCA

Sarah has been part of Wilder Coe since 1996 and qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 1998. She manages a varied portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, including Lloyd’s names, self-employed professionals, and barristers.

Alongside preparing annual tax returns, Sarah assists clients with a wide range of personal tax matters, providing a friendly, professional and personal service. She has worked closely with Tax Partner Tim Cook for many years, supporting clients with clear, reliable tax advice.

Professional Memberships

• A Member of the Association of Tax Technicians
• Chartered Institute of Taxation

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Accounting

From corporate planning and restructuring solutions to tax planning and general management advice, Stephen Landy offers each client constructive, tailored support based on over 30 years of accounting experience.

Client relationships are at the core of Stephen’s working philosophy and he places a significant focus on developing and maintaining strong working relationships with corporate clients and directors, drawing on his specialist technical knowledge and sector experience to support business growth and development year after year.

Stephen has also cultivated an extensive network of contacts in a range of specialist service areas and is able and willing to make strategic introductions wherever necessary.

Stephen Landy trained as an audit and investigation manager at Coopers & Lybrand. He has a keen interest in IT and modern technology, and in particular its implementation to drive efficiency.

Professional Memberships

• A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Professional Areas of Expertise

• Audit and Investigation
• Corporate Planning
• Corporate Restructuring
• Management
• Tax Planning

Sectors of Expertise

• Property
• Entertainment
• Solicitors

Qualifications

• FCA

Ahsan joined Wilder Coe in 2023 after qualifying with the ACCA in 2018. He works with a broad range of clients, including solicitors, and brings strong hands-on experience from previous roles in independent firms.

He specialises in statutory accounts preparation, statutory audits and Corporation Tax returns, delivering a dependable and client-focused service.

Qualifications:

• ACCA
• AAT

Expertise:

• Statutory Audit
• Accounts Preparation
• Corporate Taxation

Stephanie Jackson joined Wilder Coe in 2018 as an AAT-qualified senior bookkeeper and was subsequently promoted to Accounting Support Supervisor in 2024.

Working in our Stevenage office, Stephanie has a particular focus on providing support to clients in the renewable energy sector, as well as other industries. She oversees the bookkeeping, VAT returns, and the preparation of group management accounts for her client portfolio. Stephanie works to streamline the process within organisations, ensuring that our clients receive accurate, timely, and efficient financial information.

Rebecca Dawson is experienced in the preparation and audit of statutory accounts as well as the provision of corporate tax services.

Her portfolio includes clients from a wide range of industries, including property investment, travel and hospitality, professional consultancy and renewable energy. Rebecca joined Wilder Coe in October 2019, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in December 2022. Since her qualification, she has become an Audit and Accounts Supervisor at the firm.

Professional Memberships:

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Professional Areas of Expertise

• Company Audit
• Statutory Accounts Production
• Corporation Tax

Qualifications

• ACA
• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Lorelei Henley is a CIMA-qualified accountant (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) with nearly 30 years of experience in finance.

Lorelei's day-to-day work involves overseeing bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts preparation for a diverse range of clients across various sectors and sizes. She has worked for the Accounting Support team in Stevenage for nearly 10 years.