Aim: "To find the solution to solve the problem." Expertise: Private clients, and trusts & estates. Work and Clients: Mike is responsible for the day-to-day running of Shipleys’ three tax departments in London, Godalming and Saffron Walden. His key focus is on private clients including expatriates and non-UK domiciliaries, more complicated UK tax planning and HM Revenue & Customs tax investigations. As a former Tax Officer he is well aware of the procedure from the other side of the fence. The route to Shipleys: Mike worked for HM Revenue & Customs before joining a predecessor firm of Shipleys in 1979. He was made a principal in 1998. Memberships: Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.

Most entertaining deal or case: "Helping a client with a PAYE investigation which was estimated at a tax liability of £300,000 at the beginning, but in the end the client paid £7,500." What I like about my job: "Solving problems." Proudest professional moments: "Still looking after a number of my clients who have been with me throughout my professional career." Interests outside work: Tax and mountain biking.