Forvis Mazars appoints Chris Ridley as Tax Partner and Head of UK National Innovation Incentives tax team

As a Partner based in the firm’s Poole office, Chris works with a diverse range of clients, from startups and SMEs to large international organisations, across various sectors. In addition, Chris’s national role continues to build on the strong reputation of Forvis Mazars’ Innovation Incentives team, supporting eligible clients to identify opportunities for R&D and Patent Box claims.

Chris is also Group Head of Forvis Mazars’ Global Innovation Incentives Board, collaborating internationally to develop Intellectual Property strategies that align with commercial goals, whilst maintaining tax efficiency. He is a published author having written books on Research & Development with Patent Box.

Liz Ritchie, UK Head of Tax at Forvis Mazars said: “We are thrilled to be appointing Chris as a partner. His expert knowledge of innovation incentives tax reliefs is an asset to the firm, and allows us to provide comprehensive advice and strategic tax solutions to clients both locally and globally. Chris is also passionate about developing and mentoring our people and building technological solutions that can help teams deliver client engagements more efficiently. I look forward to seeing him continue to do this as a partner.”

Chris Ridley adds: “I’m delighted to become a partner at Forvis Mazars and build on the fantastic achievements of our national and international Innovation Incentives tax teams. It’s an exciting time to join the partnership, following the formation of our global network, and the announcement of our new UK leadership. I look forward to continuing to develop our people and delivering a quality value-added service for our clients.”