Partner, Head of Business Tax Services
Matt Watts
Business tax
Areas of expertise
R&D tax credits; acquisitions and disposals (including due diligence); international tax planning.
Experience
Matt is a Chartered Accountant who has worked for over 10 years in the Big Four. He joined Smith & Williamson in 2008, and now specialises in advising corporate clients on a variety of business tax matters. Matt particularly focuses on clients in the media and technology sectors, and heads up Smith & Williamson’s Transaction Tax team.
Notable achievements
- Provides tax due diligence and structuring advice on UK and cross-border transactions.
- Completed many successful R&D tax claims for clients.
- A member of the firm’s Quoted company Media and Technology and Entrepreneurs’ sector groups.
Professional qualifications/memberships
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).