Christopher Ridley Director - Tax

Chris is a Tax Director who leads our innovations incentives group along the South Coast and holds a pivotal position on the Global Innovation Incentives Board. As an experienced Chartered Tax Adviser, he offers comprehensive corporate tax advice, providing strategic tax solutions that optimise benefits for both companies and stakeholders. 

Experience 

With a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from SME start-ups to large international organisations, and across several different sectors, Chris leverages his extensive experience to collaboratively identify opportunities for R&D and Patent Box claims. In his role on the Global Innovation Incentives Board, he collaborates internationally to build efficient Intellectual Property strategies that align with commercial goals while maintaining tax efficiency.

Work Highlights 

In recent years, Chris has successfully secured substantial cash repayments through innovative incentive claims. His noteworthy achievements include the publication of a specialist book - Research and Development with Patent Box (3rd edition) - released in partnership with Claritax, further showcasing his expertise in the field.