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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Partner, Head of Accounting Support
Faye began her career in January 2008 as a Senior Accountant, developing a strong foundation in accounting and professional services. In 2012, she transitioned into project management, leading the firm through a major migration from Sage50 to Xero. She later served as Accounting Support Manager for six years, managing a large client portfolio and delivering bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts services.
In 2019, Faye became Head of Cloud Accounting. She oversees the firm’s cloud accounting software, supports client onboarding within the Accounting Support team in Stevenage, and delivers training and system support across the firm. Her expertise includes accounting automation, cloud advisory, app integrations, business efficiency improvements, project management, and group accounting.
Professional Areas of Expertise
- AAT Qualified
- Technical and operational knowledge of outsourced accounting support services
- Cloud accounting
- Automated workflows
- Strong client relationship delivery
- Renewable energy sector
- Process improvement
- App integrations
- Business efficiency
- Project management
- Group accounting
Recent Assignments
- Played a fundamental role in the growth and development of the Accounting Support department, helping expand its service offering and client base.
- Led the firm’s cloud accounting function, supporting the adoption and optimisation of modern cloud-based accounting systems across the practice.
- Guided a wide range of clients through the successful transition to cloud-based accounting platforms, improving efficiency, visibility, and financial processes.
- Contributed to driving the firm’s expansion into the renewable energy sector, supporting specialist clients and helping establish the firm’s presence in this growing industry.
