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.

He has notable experience of Reporting Accountants’ work where he acted as Joint Auditor and Reporting Accountant with a Big Four Firm in relation to the pre-flotation due diligence work for a main market flotation.

Special assignments undertaken by Jitendra include advising on overall refinancing facilities of over £450 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 and 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 and was appointed as the firm’s Managing Partner in 2017. 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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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.

As well as being a Chartered Accountant, Bee has a degree in Law from Kent University, a Masters Degree in Finance from the University of Strathclyde, and is an ICAEW-accredited Forensic Accountant.

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)

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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

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Sarah Simpson joined Wilder Coe in March 1996 and qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 1998. She has a varied portfolio of clients consisting of high net-worth individuals including Lloyd’s names, self-employed individuals and Barristers. As well as completing annual tax returns, Sarah also assists her clients in any other matters which might arise.

Sarah Simpson has worked closely with Tax Partner, Tim Cook, since 1996 and strives to provide her clients with a friendly, professional and personal service.

Professional Memberships

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

Qualifications

• BA Hons Accounting